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Event:
Lupe 15
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1# Borg looks to land a left hand but Gustin moved out of range nicely. Gustin tries to clinch but fails miserably and Borg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Borg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustin. Junior Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Borg 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gustin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg throws a nice head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Borg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it. Gustin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Borg tries to keep at a distance but Gustin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Borg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borg sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Borg avoids it this time. A head kick by Borg misses and Gustin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gustin avoids the body shot from Borg.
Gustin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Gustin swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
Gustin tries to clinch there but Borg circles away.
Borg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab from Gustin. Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustin.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance. Gustin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gustin throws a shot from downtown. Borg moves away and avoids it. Borg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Borg misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Gustin moves into range and clinches up with Borg.#BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Gustin moves out of range easily. Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustin swats him away and circles back towards the center. A nice combination there by Gustin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gustin tries to clinch but Borg moves out of range. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Gustin moves out of range easily. #T2# Gustin tries to clinch up. Borg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Borg stuns Gustin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Borg has closed the distance and engaged Gustin in a clinch.
Gustin struggles to land a body shot inside as Borg controls his hands.
#BC# Borg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Borg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gustin connects with a crisp jab. A head kick misses from Gustin. Borg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Borg moves out of range of the strikes. Borg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Gustin takes a swing at Borg's ribcage but misses. Borg moves out of range of the body kick. Borg scores with a jab. Gustin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Borg lands with a good body shot. Borg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustin tries to counter with a clinch but Borg shakes him off and moves away. Borg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustin throws a push kick but Borg slaps the foot to one side. #T3# Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Borg throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC# Gustin is rocked! Gustin avoids the head kick by Borg.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Borg finish him? Gustin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Gustin seems to have recovered his senses. Gustin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustin. Borg avoids the head kick by Gustin.
Gustin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borg scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gustin takes one to the chin there. Gustin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Borg misses with a straight right. Borg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. 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! Borg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gustin scores with a head kick. Borg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Gustin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gustin looks winded! Gustin misses with the combination.
Borg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Borg. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and Borg counters with a stiff right hand. Gustin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borg counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gustin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borg counters with a huge left! Gustin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Borg isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gustin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Borg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Borg! Our winner, Junior Borg, 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:
Lupe 8 Perfomance
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Gustin is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.
#TD# Koizumi gets a double leg takedown into Gustin's guard. Gustin is looking to stand up but Koizumi isn't so interested in that idea. Koizumi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gustin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koizumi is controlling him. Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom. Koizumi throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin wants to get back to his feet but Koizumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Koizumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gustin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Gustin scores with a jab. Gustin lands a two punch combo.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustin as he avoids it easily. Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses. Gustin throws a right and a left that Koizumi avoids nicely. #CL2# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gustin lands with a right to the head. Gustin is pressed up against the cage. Koizumi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustin down to the mat. Gustin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Koizumi feints and as Gustin raises his hands in defense, Koizumi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koizumi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom. Koizumi 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. #T2# Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom. Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Gustin is keeping the position. Gustin being controlled here, momentarily. Koizumi stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin. Gustin keeping full guard, as Koizumi tries to pass. Koizumi stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.#T3# Gustin can't keep his opponent in guard - Koizumi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Koizumi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Koizumi wants to take a breather but Gustin is having none of it. #SUB# Koizumi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustin is just riding it out for now. Koizumi eventually gives up the hold. Koizumi wants to take a breather but Gustin is having none of it. Gustin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koizumi is working away from the top position though. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Koizumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Koizumi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Koizumi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Gustin looks to land a right hand but Koizumi moved out of range. Gustin looks to land a left hand but Koizumi moved out of range nicely. Koizumi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Gustin moves into range and clinches up with Koizumi. Koizumi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Koizumi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Gustin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koizumi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Koizumi wants to stall.
Gustin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Gustin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# No joy there for Gustin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustin digs a good body shot into Koizumi's ribs. Koizumi has a takedown stuffed. Koizumi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustin but Gustin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gustin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Koizumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin. Melvin Gustin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gustin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koizumi. Gustin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Gustin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koizumi. Koizumi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gustin enables Koizumi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gustin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Gustin wants to stand but Koizumi is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2# Koizumi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koizumi has managed to get both his arms back between Gustin's legs - danger averted. Gustin being controlled here, momentarily. Gustin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koizumi is one step ahead there. Koizumi passes Gustin's left leg - he's now in half guard. Koizumi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Koizumi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Koizumi is keen to just control but Gustin is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Gustin is defending well. Koizumi is stalling here. Gustin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koizumi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gustin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Koizumi regains half guard. Koizumi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustin. Gustin trying to pass the guard but Koizumi defending well. #T3# Gustin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2# Gustin escapes and gets back to his feet. Gustin swings for the body but Koizumi moves out of range.
A jab from Gustin does it's job there. Gustin throws a hook but Koizumi avoids it easily. Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koizumi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Koizumi blocks a head kick by Gustin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koizumi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Koizumi moves out of range easily. Koizumi connects with a leg kick. Gustin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gustin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD# Koizumi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gustin to the ground. Koizumi is now in Gustin's guard. Koizumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustin is keeping the position for now. Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom. Koizumi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gustin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Koizumi cracks Gustin with a solid left hand.#ES2# Gustin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koizumi tries to pull guard but Gustin won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A good leg kick by Koizumi. Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koizumi is looking to score with low kicks. Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Gustin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoizumi. Koizumi with a jab. Gustin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gustin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koizumi walks into a stiff left hand from Gustin. Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick. Gustin checks a leg kick nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Koizumi. That's going to slow Gustin down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koizumi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koizumi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Gustin tries to sprawl but Koizumi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Gustin kicks off Koizumi and gets to his feet. #T1##TD# Koizumi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koizumi tries to advance to mount but Gustin denies him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Gustin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gustin is not content to let Koizumi control the position. Gustin manages to get back to half guard. Koizumi prevents Gustin from standing back up.
#T2# Gustin tries to roll over but Koizumi keeps him under control. Koizumi trying to control the action but Gustin is working from the bottom. Gustin moves into full guard.
Gustin has his hands on Koizumi's head, controlling the position. Koizumi forces his way into half guard. Koizumi slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Koizumi is pressing down on Gustin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustin is holding on for now. Koizumi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustin reverses the position - he's now on top in Koizumi's guard. Gustin won't allow Koizumi to sweep him here. Koizumi controls Gustin momentarily but Gustin frees himself. Koizumi keeping moving, preventing Gustin from controlling successfully. Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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. Gustin throwing strikes but missing. Gustin preventing the sweep. #SUB# Gustin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koizumi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustin has managed to get both his arms back between Koizumi's legs - danger averted. Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Koizumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Melvin Gustin. I've got Gustin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Gustin! Melvin Gustin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1# Malone misses with a body kick. Gustin goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Malone throws a nice outside leg kick. Gustin needs to keep his hands up - Malone had a free shot at his head there. Gustin misses with the combination.
Gustin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it. Malone throws a hook to the side of Gustin's head but Gustin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gustin tries to counter with a clinch but Malone shakes him off and moves away. Malone lands the left hand. Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice defenses there by Gustin. Gustin checks a low kick from Malone. 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! Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gustin throws a combination that misses and Malone counters with a nice body kick. Malone blocks a head kick by Gustin.
A counter left hand to the body from Malone misses its target. Gustin tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustin. Gustin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye. Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Malone blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Gustin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.#CUT2# It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut. Some bone on bone action there as Gustin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Malone thuds a left hand into Gustin's body. Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Gustin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone. Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustin. Gustin moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gustin staying out of range there. Malone sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone jabs Gustin to the body, keeping him at a distance. A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
#T2# Gustin misses with a hook. Malone throws a right and a left that both miss. Malone scores with a push kick. Malone scores with a decent looking hook. Good shot there by Malone. Gustin swinging wildly here.
Gustin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Malone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gustin lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand. Gustin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Gustin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC# Gustin is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. BOOM! Malone lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gustin. Gustin tries to recover but Malone is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gustin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Malone! Our winner, Mad Dog Malone, 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:
KAMIKAZE 75: Ground and Pound
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1# Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Robbins punishes Gustin's body with a nice straight punch. Robbins avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Robbins.#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Robbins ducks under a wild hook from Gustin. Gustin stalks Robbins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robbins's face. Robbins staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut. Gustin throws the left hand but Robbins avoids the punch easily. Gustin slips under a jab from Robbins. Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Gustin. Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Robbins. Gustin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robbins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustin scrambles back to his feet. Gustin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Robbins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Robbins! After the big win, Marty Robbins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1# McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Gustin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Gustin wants to clinch. McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gustin just manages to avoid it. McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustin doesn't seem bothered though. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McDonnell slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it. McDonnell lands with a nice body kick. Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing. Gustin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McDonnell throws a body kick that misses. #T1# McDonnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# McDonnell closes the distance and clinches. McDonnell lands a right hand. Gustin throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell. #BC2# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustin looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well. McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC# Gustin is rocked! McDonnell seems to be stalking Gustin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gustin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rory McDonnell! Rory McDonnell made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# Garver misses with a straight left. Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustin. Garver throws the kick towards the body but Gustin avoids it. Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garver scoring well with a low kick there.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garver scores with a jab to the body. Garver jabs Gustin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Daniel Garver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garver works the jab nicely. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gustin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Garver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garver. Garver throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Garver throws a head kick that misses. Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Gustin moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gustin leaning against his opponent.
Garver pushes Gustin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Garver keeps control of Gustin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gustin avoiding damage.
Garver is trying to break the clinch but Gustin is controlling him. A short body shot lands from Garver as the two fighters clinch.
Garver misses with the head strike.
Gustin misses with a punch on the inside.
Garver lands a nice shot to the body. Garver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# Gustin avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Garver fails to land. Garver struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustin controls his hands.
#BC2# Garver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustin. Gustin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garver blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Garver throws a nice head kick!
Gustin is looking to clinch. Gustin moves out of range of the strikes. Garver scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Garver misses with a body kick. A left and a right from Garver both land. Nice combination. Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL# Gustin darts in and clinches Garver up against the cage. Garver tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Garver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Garver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Garver throws a nice inside leg kick. Garver throws a head kick that half lands.
Garver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gustin. Garver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustin scores with a sloppy right hand. Garver should have avoided that one. Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garver.
Gustin tries to clinch up. Nice straight punches there by Garver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garver. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Garver catches Gustin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4# Gustin blocks a head kick by Garver.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin avoids the head kick by Garver.
Gustin blocks a head kick by Garver.
Gustin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gustin blocks a head kick by Garver.
Gustin throws a right and a left that Garver avoids nicely. Garver cracks Gustin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gustin avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver misses with a right hand #CL# and Gustin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Garver breaks the clinch.
Garver throws a jab when Gustin was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab from Gustin. Jab by Garver. Gustin looks to land a combination but Garver avoids it well. Garver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Garver dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gustin avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Garver. Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garver is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Gustin throws a series of punches but Garver moves out of range. Gustin misses with a double jab.
Garver throws a body shot but no joy. Gustin throws a right and a left that both miss. Garver cracks Gustin with a right hand to the side of the head. Garver throws a shot from downtown. Gustin moves away and avoids it. Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garver. Garver misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garver scores with a punch to the head. Daniel Garver seems to be getting the better of the standup. Garver throws a nice looking combination but Gustin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Garver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2# Gustin is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Garver! Gustin is out on his feet! Garver rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gustin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gustin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Garver! Our winner, Daniel Garver, 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: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1# Gustin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oubaali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gustin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oubaali avoids the head kick by Gustin.
#CL2# Gustin clinches. #BC2# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Oubaali clinches up with Gustin and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustin. Oubaali misses with some punches.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses. Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustin's elbow. #BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali. Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD# Oubaali drops Gustin with a nice combination! Oubaali dives into Gustin's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC# Gustin is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.#T1# Oubaali wants to stand and escape but instead Gustin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Gustin is still in real trouble! Can Oubaali finish him? Gustin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2# Gustin stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gustin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Oubaali counters with a big right hand! Oh Gustin is in trouble here! Oubaali follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Oubaali! Ali Oubaali really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1# Gustin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustin lands a high kick!
Chomsky avoids the head kick by Gustin.
Gustin lands with an uppercut that bounces Chomsky off the cage and back into range. Sloppy strikes from Chomsky. Those never looked like landing. Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chomsky can pounce on him.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustin lands with a kick to the temple. Chomsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gustin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Gustin moves into the clinch. Chomsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustin working Chomsky over with knees to the body.#T1# Chomsky throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Gustin.
Still in the clinch, Gustin scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Gustin. Those never looked like landing. Gustin looks to land a combination. Chomsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Gustin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustin gets through Chomsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chomsky throws a head punch that misses. Chomsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustin lands a hook that snaps the head of Chomsky backwards. #BC# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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! Good leg kick by Gustin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chomsky avoids the head kick by Gustin.
Chomsky flicks out a counter leg kick but Gustin steps away. Chomsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2# A head kick misses from Gustin. Chomsky tries to clinch up.#CL# Chomsky tries to keep at a distance but Gustin has taken the fight into the clinch. Gustin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustin blocks a body shot from Chomsky. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin. #BC# Gustin breaks the clinch.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Chomsky moves out of range easily. Gustin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chomsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Good standup being displayed there by Gustin as he connects with a hook. Gustin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sloppy strikes from Gustin. Those never looked like landing. Gustin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3# Nice shot by Chomsky. Gustin lands with an overhand left. Gustin staying out of range there. Decent striking displayed by Gustin there.#CL# Gustin closes the distance and clinches. Chomsky trying to stall but Gustin improves his position.
Chomsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chomsky working aggressively here.
Chomsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gustin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Chomsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gustin misses with a double jab.
#T4# Gustin is looking to clinch but Chomsky is avoiding it.
Chomsky is trying to counter with his kicks. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gustin! Chomsky is out on his feet! Gustin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chomsky is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chomsky is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Gustin! An out of breath Melvin Gustin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Noam Chomsky had this to say: 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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Event:
AD421: The inverse
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Kehoe throws a right and a left that both miss. Kehoe misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely. Kehoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kehoe scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gustin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kehoe looks to land a left hand but Gustin moved out of range nicely. Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustin. Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Gustin moves away and avoids it. Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Kehoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fighters circle momentarily. Gustin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT# It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut. Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily. Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands. Gustin blocks a jab. Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kehoe. Gustin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gustin scores with a jab. Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe. Gustin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A jab from Kehoe misses. Gustin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kehoe. 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!#CL# Gustin rushes Kehoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Gustin tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kehoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustin's elbow. Gustin misses with an elbow over the top. Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kehoe blocking some punches.
Kehoe lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Gustin.
A short right from Kehoe. Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kehoe gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage. Kehoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage. Gustin blocking some punches.
#BC# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Kehoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustin sees it coming and avoids it easily. A head kick from Gustin lands but Kehoe takes it in his stride. Kehoe tries to land a leg kick but Gustin saw it coming and moves away.
Kehoe connects with a looping right hand.
Gustin throws a series of punches but Kehoe moves out of range. Gustin throws a right hand that Kehoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehoe also avoids with ease. Kehoe throws a hook but Gustin blocks it. Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off. Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Kehoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kehoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kehoe there as he acknowledges the shot. Kehoe is looking to slow Gustin down with leg kicks. #CL# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Gustin manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kehoe. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gustin misses with a double jab.
Kehoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustin's head backwards. Kehoe lands with a good body shot. Gustin digs a good hook to Kehoe's body.
Kehoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kehoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Kehoe cracks Gustin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kehoe! But no joy. Gustin walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kehoe.
Gustin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kehoe backwards. Kehoe lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch. Gustin slips under a jab.#CL# Gustin darts in and clinches Kehoe up against the cage.#BC# Gustin manages to break the clinch.
Kehoe misses with a straight left. #CL# Gustin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Melvin Gustin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kehoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustin after a bit of a struggle. Gustin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kehoe lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Gustin avoids it. Gustin moves out of range as Kehoe strikes. Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Gustin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Gustin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehoe on the side of the head. Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but Gustin ducks down to avoid it. Gustin catches Kehoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kehoe thuds his right hand into Gustin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kehoe slips a jab from Gustin. Gustin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKehoe. Kehoe pushes Gustin away with a front kick. Kehoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gustin throws a hook but Kehoe blocks it. Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2# Gustin is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Gustin. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Oh Gustin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kehoe takes a kick to the side of the head. 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! Gustin is aggressively charging in as Kehoe backs up avoiding any damage. Kehoe tosses out a jab and Gustin runs right into it face first! Gustin is out cold! Kehoe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gustin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kehoe! An out of breath Andrew Kehoe 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:
AD414: Sarcasm LOL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Gustin misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Gustin clinches up with Le and pushes him back against the cage. Gustin avoids a wild elbow strike from Le. Gustin prevents a body shot from Le. Le tries a knee to the head but Gustin blocks it.
Le missing with knees to the body.
Gustin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Gustin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Le up against the cage. Le misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin. Le pushes Gustin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gustin stalls. Le being controlled against the cage.#T1# Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Le is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustin gets an underhook and turns Le into the cage. Gustin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustin as Le tries to tie him up. Stalling in the clinch from Gustin.
Gustin stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Gustin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melvin Gustin. Le scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Le misses with a body shot.
Le misses with a body kick. Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance. Gustin throws a leg kick but Le sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2# Gustin clinches. Gustin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Le misses with a punch on the inside.
Le throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gustin avoiding damage.
Le misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Gustin misses. Le goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Le wants to clinch up but Gustin keeps it at a distance. Le throws a lazy head kick and Gustin counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot by Le.#CL2# Gustin rushes Le and presses him up against the cage. Le misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Gustin blocks an elbow strike from Le.
Gustin is looking to control Le's arms but Le gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustin has his back to the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Le.
#BC2# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC# Gustin is rocked! Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Gustin misses. Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Le finish him? Gustin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le at a distance.
Gustin seems to have recovered his senses. Le is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gustin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gustin throws out a loose jab but Le uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Gustin darts in and clinches Le up against the cage. Le working aggressively here.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Gustin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le has him pressed against the cage. Le with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Le is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gustin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Le missing with knees to the body.
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Gustin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gustin lands a left hand.
Le misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Le throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Le misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Le.
Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Le unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Gustin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Gustin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Gustin rushes Le and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Le misses with a short punch on the inside. Le throws an elbow but it misses.
Le stalling.
Gustin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Le stalling in the clinch but Gustin improves position. Le gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Gustin fails to land. Gustin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Le has Gustin pushed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gustin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le avoids it. Le landing knees to the head.
#T1# Gustin lands with a light punch inside. Le landing knees to the head.
Le working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustin. Gustin takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch.
Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le. Le sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Le avoids it this time. Melvin Gustin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Le working some nice short punches in the clinch. Le lands a nice elbow. #CUT# That has opened up Melvin Gustin's cut even more. Le misses with a knee to the head. Le is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Le throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gustin blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#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! Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Le misses with a looping left. Le swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Good shot there by Gustin. Le throws a head kick but Gustin moves out of range.
Le lands a jab. Gustin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustin misses with a head kick.
Gustin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Le gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gustin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Le! Cung Le gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AD408: The Best people
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Oppelaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin. Oppelaar fails with a takedown attempt. Gustin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gustin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gustin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppelaar lunges at Gustin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustin's hand. #CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Oppelaar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustin tries to sprawl out of it but Oppelaar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oppelaar. Oppelaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustin wants to counter with a clinch but Oppelaar pushes him away. Oppelaar rushes Gustin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gustin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Oppelaar piles on the pressure and Gustin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar! After the big win, Dennis Oppelaar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aremis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gustin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT# It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut. Aremis misses the jab. Gustin throws a quick head kick that knocks Aremis silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Gustin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Melvin Gustin! A victorious Melvin Gustin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Gustin clinches up with Metsast and pushes him back against the cage. Metsast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustin up against the cage. Gustin misses with a short punch on the inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metsast obliges. Metsast tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Metsast misses with an elbow strike.
Metsast avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance. Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast tries to clinch but Gustin is having none of it. #CL2# Gustin pushes Metsast up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sloppy strikes from Gustin. Those never looked like landing. Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. A big left from Gustin misses. Metsast throws a leg kick but Gustin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gustin just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast lands a jab to Gustin's midsection. Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Metsast thows a body kick. Gustin tries to catch it but that hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet. Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target. Metsast tries to clinch up but Gustin circles away and keeps his distance. Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gustin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Gustin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Metsast throws a head kick that misses. Metsast swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Gustin scores with a kick to the midsection. Gustin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and clinches. Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin lands a hook that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch. Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Gustin.
Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Metsast gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin. Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustin leaning against his opponent.
#T3# Gustin avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast. Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gustin blocks a body shot from Metsast. Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively. Metsast tries a knee to the head but Gustin blocks it.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Metsast stalling the fight.
#BC2# Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustin.
Metsast throws the left hand but Gustin avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Gustin moves into the clinch. Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Gustin misses with a knee to the head. Gustin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head. Metsast slows down the pace here.
Gustin is looking to control Metsast's arms but Metsast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustin has his back to the cage. The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gustin taking a breather.#BC2# Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Metsast throws a hook but Gustin blocks it. Gustin moves forwards but Metsast connects with a nice, crisp jab. Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that round. The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Metsast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustin at a distance.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and clinches. Metsast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Gustin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Metsast sizes up Gustin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC# Gustin is rocked! Metsast throws a nice looking combination but Gustin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him? Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Metsast Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gustin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mees Metsast!
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Event:
AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Gustin gets caught napping as Manres dives in and scores a takedown. Gustin manages to retain guard. Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Manres postures up in Gustin's guard and throws a big left but Gustin blocks it. Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustin is retaining full guard. Manres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gustin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses. Gustin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustin, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Manres cracks Gustin with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manres works a leg free and moves into half guard. Manres wants to pass to mount but Gustin is defending the position. #T1# Manres is trying to control. Gustin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Manres trying to advance position but Gustin counters by regaining guard. Gustin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustin is keeping the position for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Manres wants to control from the top but Gustin keeps moving. #SUB2# Gustin working for a triangle but Manres defends it easily.
Manres stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Manres pushes down on Gustin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gustin trying to control from the bottom.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustin defending well though. Gustin manages to get to full guard.
Manres sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Manres throws an elbow that misses. Gustin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manres's guard. Nice move by Gustin!#REVB##T3# Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control. Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gustin preventing the sweep. We've been hearing good reports from Manres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Manres is trying to control the position but Gustin postures up. Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gustin is continuing to stall. Manres wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Manres tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Manres darts in looking for a takedown but Gustin gets double underhooks and turns Manres into the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Gustin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Manres will probably get the nod. That's time! Manres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Manres pushes him off. A combination from Gustin does no damage. No luck for Manres with that takedown attempt. Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time. Manres shoots for a takedown but Gustin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Manres shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustin sprawls well. He's pushed Manres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manres. Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Gustin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage. Gustin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Manres manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1# Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Manres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gustin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gustin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Gustin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Manres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gustin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Let's hope that Gustin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Manres wants to stall.
Manres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manres is defended easily by Gustin.#T3##CL2# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustin to keep the fight standing. Manres being controlled against the cage. Gustin is struggling to control the position. Gustin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Manres tries to pull guard but Gustin won't allow it.
Manres misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Manres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustin prevents it.
Gustin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manres backwards. Manres tries for a takedown but Gustin manages to get underhooks.
Gustin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Manres has Gustin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gustin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gustin clinches. #TD# Manres lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Manres trying to control the action but Gustin is working from the bottom. Gustin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Manres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gustin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manres blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Gustin throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease. Manres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gustin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manres. Manres circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Manres gets tackled into the cage by Gustin. Gustin maintains the clinch. #BC2# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manres tries to clinch up.#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and clinches. Gustin effectively controlling the action here. Manres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1# Gustin wants to get back to striking at distance but Manres won't allow it.
Gustin misses with the head strike.
Gustin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manres's elbow. #BC2# Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Gustin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Gustin throws a hook but Manres blocks it. Manres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gustin throws a shot to the body.
Manres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustin avoids it really well and circles away. Manres has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2# Gustin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gustin closes the distance but Manres moves to the side and Manres counters with a series of strikes. Gustin will be more careful next time no doubt. A head kick from Gustin lands but Manres takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gustin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2# Manres is rocked! Manres shoots in for a takedown but Gustin shows good takedown defense. Oh Manres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Gustin pushes Manres up against the cage in a clinch. Gustin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Manres with a big uppercut! Manres tries to clinch up but Gustin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Manres to the mat! Manres covers up and Gustin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin! After winning the bout, Melvin Gustin 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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Event:
AD385: Clash of Champions
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Ruutu with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Gustin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruutu.#KD# Ruutu lands a big right hand that sends Gustin crashing to the mat! Ruutu stays standing though and waves Gustin back to his feet!#ROC# Gustin is rocked! Ruutu slips a jab and a cross from Gustin.
Ruutu throws a big counter combination but Gustin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruutu finish him? 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! Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ruutu throws a big counter combination but Gustin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. No joy there for Ruutu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A nice combination there by Gustin.
Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and pushes Ruutu back into the cage. Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch. Gustin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustin. Ruutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustin backwards. #BC2# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch. Ruutu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gustin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jakke Ruutu! Jakke Ruutu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sis misses with a head kick.
Sis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sis misses with a shot to the body and Gustin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gustin throws a nice head kick!
Sis keeps the fight on the outside. Sis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustin. Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sis misses with a hook. Gustin tries to clinch up and Sis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.#CL# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Gustin breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Sis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gustin is trying to break the clinch but Sis has him pressed against the cage. Gustin gets through Sis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Sis lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustin. Gustin tries to work over Sis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sis lands a body punch. Sis is looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Sis fails to land. Sis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Sis throws a low kick but Gustin moves out of range easily. Sis takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Sis. Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sis. Gustin misses with the combination.
Sis scores with a hook.#T2# Sis lands a nice hook to Gustin's body. Gustin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gustin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2# Gustin is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Sis rushes Gustin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Oh Gustin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Sis scrambles and takes Gustin's back. He's looking to land a suplex. Oh, he's managed it! Gustin bangs his head on the mat and seems dazed! The ref takes a look and decides to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Nem Sis! A very excited looking Nem Sis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD376: Two Swords
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Gustin defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Gustin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gustin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Gustin manages to break the clinch.
Aoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustin misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target. Aoki keeps the fight on the outside. Gustin loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Aoki swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Gustin lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.#T1# Gustin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Gustin closes the distance and clinches. Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustin pulls him back up using the underhooks. Aoki letting Gustin take a breather here. Gustin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.#BC# Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Aoki slips under a jab. Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Gustin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Aoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gustin scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Aoki misses with a double jab
and Gustin counters with a two punch combo. Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Gustin counters with a good, hard body kick but Aoki shrugs it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2# It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut. Gustin misses with a wild combination.
Gustin throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily. Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustin finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head. A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target. Gustin tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it. Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Gustin is quick to defend against it. Gustin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL2# Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gustin pressing his opponent against the cage. Gustin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Gustin pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. That kick from Gustin tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on. Gustin lands with a cross. Gustin throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range. Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustin sprawls and moves away. Gustin tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2# Aoki is rocked! Gustin lands a brutal head kick. Aoki looks out on his feet and Gustin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Melvin Gustin! After winning the bout, Melvin Gustin 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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Event:
AD372: Blackwater
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coenan circles away quickly and effectively.#KD# Oooooh!!! Coenan has knocked Gustin down with a huge combo! Coenan steps away and waves a wobbly Gustin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Gustin is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Gustin throws a hook but Coenan blocks it. Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Coenan finish him? Coenan looks for a takedown but Gustin sprawls well. Gustin seems to have recovered his senses. Gustin throws the left hand but Coenan avoids the punch easily. Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustin. Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Coenan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gustin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coenan tries to clinch but Gustin is having none of it. Gustin jabs Coenan right on the nose. Coenan blinks but takes it well. Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustin lands a head kick. Coenan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2# Coenan is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Hildebrand Coenan has been cut. Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Coenan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gustin misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage. Gustin misses with a short punch on the inside. Coenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Coenan avoiding damage.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Coenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Coenan lands a nice uppercut. Coenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin throws out a loose jab but Coenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Coenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Coenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Gustin wants to land a leg kick but Coenan is out of range. Jab, jab by Gustin - just one landing. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
As Gustin tries to get set, Coenan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustin manages to avoid the attempt. Coenan blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustin slips a jab and a cross from Coenan.
Coenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Coenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin tries to counter with a clinch but Coenan shakes him off and moves away. Gustin slips a jab from Coenan. Gustin tries to clinch but Coenan moves out of range. Coenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Coenan moves into the clinch.#BC2# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Gustin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gustin. Gustin tries to clinch up but Coenan circles away and keeps his distance. Coenan tries to counter with a takedown but Gustin is quick to defend against it. Gustin misses with a looping right. Coenan throws a lazy right hand but Gustin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gustin lands a body shot.
Coenan avoids a kick to the body.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gustin connects with a single shot there. Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Coenan avoids the head kick by Gustin.
Gustin avoids the body shot from Coenan.
Coenan blocks a head kick by Gustin.
#T4# Coenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coenan lands a hook to the side of the head. Coenan tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gustin working hard to break the clinch. Coenan lands a right hand. Coenan can't find room to land a body shot as Gustin controls the action.
Coenan has been working on his balance at Hammer and fickle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gustin. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Coenan.
Gustin controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coenan tries a body shot but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin is trying to stall.
Gustin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hildebrand Coenan will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Gustin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coenan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Coenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Coenan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD# Coenan drops Gustin with a beautiful combination! Gustin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coenan is looking for the KO!#CL2# Gustin instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coenan misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage. Gustin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustin tries to break free but Coenan pushes him back against the cage. Coenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Gustin wants to break free but Coenan has control.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gustin moves to clinch but Coenan breaks away and Coenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Coenan wants to clinch up but Gustin keeps it at a distance. Gustin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Coenan misses with an uppercut. Coenan drops Gustin with a huge uppercut! Gustin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Coenan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hildebrand Coenan! During a confident post fight interview, Hildebrand Coenan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 457
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin misses with a hook
and Some counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gustin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Some finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Some delivers a nice body kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Some. Gustin throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gustin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustin misses with a double jab.
Some digs a good body shot into Gustin's ribs. Gustin looks winded! Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Some manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've been told by Some's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gustin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD# Some drops Gustin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gustin looks back up at him and smiles so Some waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Gustin is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Gustin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gustin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gustin checks the leg kick. A jab from Gustin does it's job there. Gustin throws a right hand that Some ducks under and follows up with a left that Some also avoids with ease. A chopping leg kick lands by Some. #T1# Gustin avoids the body shot from Some.
Some's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustin under the eye. Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him? Some cracks Gustin with a right hand to the side of the head. Some scores with a kick to the midsection. Some finds Gustin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gustin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Some lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gustin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Some! Trouble Some really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Volpicelli circles away.
#KD# Gustin lands a big head kick that sends Volpicelli tumbling to the mat! Gustin takes a step backwards and waves Volpicelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Gianpaolo Volpicelli has been cut.#CL# Gustin has managed to clinch.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volpicelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volpicelli is trying to break the clinch but Gustin is controlling him. Volpicelli tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Volpicelli back against the cage. Gustin scores with a shot to the side of Volpicelli's head. A short uppercut from Gustin. Volpicelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustin gets an underhook and turns Volpicelli into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2# Volpicelli breaks the clinch.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustin throws a big shot that misses. And Volpicelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Gustin pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2# Volpicelli shoots in and bounces Gustin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gustin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gustin keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully. Volpicelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Gustin wants to get back to his feet but Volpicelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Volpicelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Volpicelli throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Volpicelli takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses. Gustin 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. Gustin avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Gustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustin. Volpicelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Volpicelli throws a hook but Gustin blocks it. Gustin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volpicelli manages to circle out of the way. Volpicelli misses the shot to the body. #T3# An inside leg kick lands from Gustin. Gustin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Volpicelli counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Volpicelli. Beautiful body shot. Volpicelli moves into range and connects with a jab. Volpicelli misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Volpicelli. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet. Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli. Gustin ducks right into an uppercut from Volpicelli. Gustin moves away from the strike by Volpicelli. #CL# Gustin pushes Volpicelli up against the cage in a clinch. Gustin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli throws a head punch that misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Volpicelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body. Gustin working Volpicelli over with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volpicelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volpicelli misses with the head strike.
#T4# Gustin takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustin tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range. No luck for Volpicelli with that takedown attempt. Gustin misses with a head kick.
Volpicelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gustin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gustin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Gustin. Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch. Volpicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustin. Volpicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A head kick misses from Gustin. Gustin tries to clinch up. Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volpicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away. As Gustin backs off Volpicelli throws a huge counter combo but Gustin manages to avoid it all. Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli connects with a solid leg kick. Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Volpicelli. Gustin is looking to counter the offense by Volpicelli and move into the clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustin, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Volpicelli misses. Volpicelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Gustin counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Gustin on the inside. Gustin lands a left hand.
#ROC# Volpicelli is rocked!#BC# Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gustin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volpicelli. Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Gustin. Volpicelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustin with a body shot. Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Gustin tries to clinch up but Volpicelli circles away and keeps his distance. Volpicelli throws a body shot but no joy. Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Volpicelli moves out of range easily. Gustin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin pushes Volpicelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Volpicelli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Volpicelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2# Volpicelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Volpicelli. Gustin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around? Gustin clobbers Volpicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volpicelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Volpicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustin finish him? Volpicelli walks straight into a right hand from Gustin - that's dropped him! Gustin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Volpicelli from any more punishment! Volpicelli 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 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin! Melvin Gustin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gustin takes one on the button. Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Unit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Unit appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Gustin works Unit's body with a nice hook. Gustin looks to clinch and Unit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut. Unit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gustin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Unit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC# Gustin is rocked!#CL2# Gustin has Unit up against the cage in a clinch.
Unit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin wants to slow Unit down by chopping away at his legs. Unit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustin as he avoids it easily. Gustin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gustin.#T1# Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily. #CL2# Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gustin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Gustin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unit, pushing him back against the cage. Gustin lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Gustin fails to land. Gustin lands a left hand.
#BC# Unit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Unit scores with a hook. Gustin throws a nice head kick!
Unit misses the shot to the body. Gustin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Unit finish him?#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! Unit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gustin swings for the body but Unit moves out of range.
Unit drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gustin right on the button. Gustin goes down! Unit follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Unit gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doom Unit! In his post fight interview, Doom Unit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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