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OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Marfaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away. Gilas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Marfaker lands a jab to Gilas's midsection. Marfaker throws a body kick that misses. Marfaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas gets slowly back to his feet. Marfaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas misses with a looping right. Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Marfaker off balance momentarily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marfaker. Gilas fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marfaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gilas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Marfaker moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Marfaker lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# Both fighters circling a little - Marfaker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marfaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marfaker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A head kick by Marfaker misses and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Marfaker cracks a nice hook into Gilas's ribs. Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A slapping leg kick lands for Marfaker.
Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marfaker's knee momentarily. Marfaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gilas avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Marfaker lands a jab to the head.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Gilas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Marfaker misses with a body punch.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
Gilas tries a body shot but Marfaker blocks it.
Marfaker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marfaker is defending well. Marfaker prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
Marfaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gilas.
Marfaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marfaker's elbow. Gilas has Marfaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marfaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
A nice left hand lands by Marfaker.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Marfaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilas tries to work over Marfaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marfaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marfaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marfaker.
Gilas misses with a hook from the clinch. Marfaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Marfaker lands a nice elbow. Gilas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marfaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gilas tries to stall but Marfaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4# Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marfaker prevents it.
Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marfaker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas misses with a leg kick. Marfaker throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it. Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gilas thows a leg kick but Marfaker checks it and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Marfaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Marfaker throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gilas needs to keep his hands up - Marfaker had a free shot at his head there. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Marfaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Marfaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gilas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gilas checks the leg kick. Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas drops his hands momentarily and Marfaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Marfaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Marfaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilas counters with a left to the body. Marfaker misses the jab. Marfaker lands a slapping body shot.
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas throws a body kick that misses. Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marfaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Gilas throws a body kick that misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
A solid body kick from Marfaker. Gilas tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marfaker checks a low kick from Gilas. A telegraphed right hand from Gilas misses the target. Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far. Marfaker connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Gilas thumps Marfaker with a low kick. Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas connects with a leg kick. Marfaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Marfaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage! Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marfaker, right into the meat.
Marfaker lands with a cross. Marfaker misses the shot to the body. Gilas misses with a body kick. Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gilas swings away with a leg kick that misses. Marfaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Marfaker's leg but Marfaker calmly moves out of range. Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Marfaker is looking to wear down Gilas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Marfaker throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot. Gilas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. That kick from Marfaker tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gilas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker. Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Marfaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilas. Gilas flicks out a counter leg kick but Marfaker steps away. Gilas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Marfaker misses with a straight left. Gilas moves out of range of the body kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gilas tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Marfaker. That's going to slow Gilas down. Marfaker throws a head kick that misses. Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Marfaker moves his leg out of the way. Marfaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Gilas throws out a powerful jab. Marfaker throws a chopping leg kick but Gilas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Marfaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Marfaker scores with a decent looking hook. Marfaker throws a combination. Gilas tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marfaker's hands. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Gilas misses with a hook. A counter left hand to the body from Marfaker misses its target. Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marfaker thinks about countering with a body kick. Marfaker scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marfaker scores with a punch to the head. Gilas misses with a leg kick and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage! Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Marfaker throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side. #T4# Marfaker scores with a body shot.
#TD2# Gilas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marfaker's guard. Gilas is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Gilas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Gilas is in close to Marfaker's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gilas throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marfaker being controlled here momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Marfaker misses with a body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away. Gilas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gilas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marfaker misses with a leg kick. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away. Marfaker sizes up Gilas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A chopping leg kick lands by Marfaker. Gilas throws an off balance right hand
and Marfaker counters with a good, hard body kick but Gilas shrugs it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marfaker cracks Gilas with an open hand slap. Marfaker misses the shot to the body. Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Marfaker moves his leg out of the way. Marfaker throws a head kick that Gilas semi-blocks.
Marfaker throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# A nice combination there by Marfaker.
Marfaker moves out of range of the body kick. Gilas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marfaker connects with a body shot that sends Gilas's belly button to the back. Marfaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gilas will feel that in the morning. Gilas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marfaker as he avoids it easily. Gilas throws a low kick but Marfaker moves out of range easily. Gilas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Gilas wants to slow Marfaker down by chopping away at his legs. Marfaker checks a leg kick nicely. Jab, jab by Marfaker - just one landing. Gilas defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand. Gilas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marfaker. Marfaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Marfaker lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marfaker connects with a body shot that sends Gilas's belly button to the back. Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw. Marfaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range. Marfaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Marfaker thuds a left hand into Gilas's body. Gilas throws a low kick but Marfaker avoids it. Marfaker is looking to counter with head kicks. Marfaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Marfaker misses and Gilas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marfaker checks a leg kick. Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marfaker's sensitive parts. Marfaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marfaker takes a step back to recover. #T3# Gilas is looking to slow Marfaker down with leg kicks. Gilas misses with an uppercut
and Marfaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Gilas's front leg but catches the back leg as Gilas tries to avoid it. Marfaker connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Marfaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Marfaker lands a nice shot that snaps Gilas's head back.
Marfaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marfaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gilas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marfaker. Marfaker tries to score with a low kick but Gilas moves his leg out of the way. Gilas tries to counter with a clinch but Marfaker shakes him off and moves away. Marfaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Donk. Marfaker catches Gilas right on the button with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas misses with a low kick.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Marfaker loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch. Marfaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilas momentarily.
Marfaker misses with a shot to the body and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas throws a hook to the side of Marfaker's head but Marfaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marfaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Marfaker moves into range and connects with a jab. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marfaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marfaker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Marfaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A punch lands to the side of Gilas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marfaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker! Juan Marfaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Mu moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Gilas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mu's calf. Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gilas has time to react.#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Mu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Mu's knee but Mu avoids it well. Mu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nice uppercut there from Gilas. Gilas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Mu. Gilas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mu checks it well. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mu. That did some damage! Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu. Gilas is looking to clinch but Mu is avoiding it.
Mu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. He Mu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Mu checks the leg kick. Mu looks to land a body kick but Gilas moved away.#TD2# Gilas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gilas is trying to control the action in half guard but Mu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gilas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gilas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mu is looking to escape.#SU2# Gilas stands up out of the half guard. #T2# Gilas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gilas throws a leg kick that is checked and Mu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gilas throws a low kick but Mu avoids it. Gilas throws the kick towards the body but Mu avoids it. A left lands for Mu. Gilas tries for a takedown but Mu circles away easily and Mu counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good work by Mu as he checks the leg kick. Mu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilas. Mu just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there and Mu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC# Gilas is rocked!#T3# Gilas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mu. Mu obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilas lands with a cross. Gilas throws a leg kick but Mu sees it coming and moves out of range. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gilas. Mu misses with a wild body shot. Gilas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mu defends it well. Mu checks a leg kick. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. A left lands for Gilas. Mu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gilas misses with a low kick. Mu is looking to counter punch. Gilas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4# Mu slips a jab from Gilas. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. Gilas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMu. Mu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mu. Gilas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Mu checks a leg kick nicely. Mu checks a leg kick. Mu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mu drops his hands momentarily and Gilas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gilas throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Mu as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Mu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mu throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Mu misses with a hook. Gilas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A leg kick checked by Mu. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Gilas thows a leg kick but Mu checks it #KD# and Mu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gilas down! Mu is looking to finish but Gilas is intelligently defending himself. Mu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gilas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gilas is pulling down on Mu's head. It's preventing any offense from Mu, at least for the moment. Gilas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gilas's guard.#T1# Mu wants to stand and escape but instead Gilas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mu managing to control the position. Gilas's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mu trying to control the position here. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gilas trying to control but Mu is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gilas throws a leg kick which misses Mu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mu tries to avoid it. He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2# It looks like He Mu has been cut. Mu blocks a low kick nicely. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas. Gilas misses with a low kick.
Mu is looking to counter punch. An inside leg kick from Gilas misses. #T3# Gilas moves in looking to clinch but Mu pushes him off. Gilas misses with a low kick.
Mu is looking to counter punch. A big left from Gilas misses. Mu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mu misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Gilas misses and Mu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That kick from Gilas tenderised Mu's leg. Mu is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas throws a leg kick that is checked and Mu counters with a straight right hand. Mu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mu there as he acknowledges the shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD# Mu drops his shoulder and cracks Gilas with a huge uppercut! Gilas goes down! Can Mu finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas is trying to control the position but Mu postures up. #T4# Mu preventing the sweep. Gilas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mu stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas.#SU# Mu stands up and waves to Gilas to follow him. Mu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gilas tries a low kick but Mu avoids it. Mu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilas circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Mu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gilas throws a half hearted mid kick. Gilas scores with a shot to the body.
Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD# Mu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gilas goes down! Can Mu finish him!? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gilas controls Mu momentarily but Mu frees himself. Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet. Gilas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gilas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1# Gilas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gilas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gilas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mu needs to keep his hands up - Gilas had a free shot at his head there. Good work by Mu as he checks the leg kick. Mu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Mu's knee but Mu avoids it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Gilas slips a straight right by Mu. Gilas punishes Mu's body with a nice straight punch. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Gilas misses with a leg kick and Mu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gilas avoids the head kick by Mu.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mu throws a lazy head kick and Gilas counters with a good low kick that Mu was not able to check. Gilas is looking to chop away at Mu's legs. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Mu.#T3# Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gilas lands with a straight right. Mu didn't see that one coming. Mu misses with a wild body shot. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gilas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mu clobbers Gilas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gilas scores with a push kick. Gilas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mu. Mu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A telegraphed right hand from Mu misses the target. #T4# Mu tries to bum rush Gilas with a series of wild strikes but Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gilas digs a good hook to Mu's body.
The crowd cheers as Gilas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mu doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut there from Mu. Gilas throws a poor cross that misses
and Mu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Mu's knee but Mu avoids it well. Mu throws a big counter combination but Gilas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mu tries to land a body kick and Gilas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mu's knee momentarily. Gilas throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range. Gilas throws a leg kick and Mu counters with a left to the body. Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gilas blocks a jab. Mu throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to He Mu. Well Gilas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! After winning the bout, Neil Gilas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, He Mu stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.
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Event:
OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Judea checks it well. Judea works the jab nicely. Judea thows a left - swing and a miss! Judea moves away from the strike by Gilas. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Judea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Gilas gets a clinch. Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilas tries a body shot but Judea blocks it.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Judea. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow. Judea is trying to break the clinch but Gilas is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Judea tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Judea fails to land. Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Judea scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Judea scores with a shoulder strike. Judea misses with a short punch on the inside. Judea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Judea struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Gilas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Judea pulls him back up using the underhooks. Judea struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Judea tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Judea. Gilas prevents a body shot from Judea. Judea prevents a body shot from Gilas. A hook to the body from Gilas.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Gilas tries for a takedown but Judea manages to get underhooks.
Gilas tries for a takedown but Judea manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# Judea has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
#TD# Gilas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Judea is trying to keep an underhook but Gilas manages to get the 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! Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Judea tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control. Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Judea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gilas throwing shots but Judea is blocking nicely. Gilas with the ground and pound but Judea uses the opportunity to regain guard. Gilas 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.#T3# Gilas preventing the sweep. Gilas scoring with punches to the head and body. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Judea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Judea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Judea is adopting a defensive guard. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Judea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Judea!#REVB##T4# Judea trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilas pulls Judea in close to prevent any damage. Judea trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gilas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judea is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Judea will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gilas throws out a leg kick but Judea moves out of range and Gilas only half commits. A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Gilas throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it. Judea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gilas with a body shot. Gilas walks into a straight right hand from Judea. Judea swings widly with a right hand
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut. #TD# Gilas gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Judea kicks off Gilas and gets to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Judea misses with a two punch combination.
Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Gilas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas throws out a leg kick but Judea moves out of range and Gilas only half commits. Gilas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Gilas avoids the head kick by Judea.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left lands for Judea.#TD# Gilas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judea's guard. Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Judea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Judea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Judea!#REVB# Gilas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gilas keeping full guard, as Judea tries to pass. #T2# Gilas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judea is one step ahead there. Gilas is wriggling around but Judea manages to pass to half guard.
Neil Gilas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gilas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judea's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Gilas lands with a hammerfist to the side of Judea's head. Gilas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Gilas is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Gilas punches the canvas rather than the man. Gilas is not going to allow Judea to sit and survive in this position. Judea grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Gilas has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Judea. Gilas missing with strikes. Gilas punches the canvas rather than the man. Gilas is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Judea. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4# Gilas throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Gilas throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. 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! A lull in the action here.
Gilas is landing with strikes from the back. Gilas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judea can do to turn this around? Gilas punches Judea on the ear. Gilas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Judea covering up well under a barage of strikes. Gilas is looking to finish with some ground and pound! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gilas misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Judea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Judea throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch but Judea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Judea checks a leg kick nicely. Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Judea's leg but Judea calmly moves out of range. Gilas cracks the inside of Judea's front leg. Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judea paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gilas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gilas tried to score with a low kick but Judea checks it. Judea throws a big shot that misses. Judea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Judea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Gilas. Judea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gilas lands a really nice looking cross but Judea seems unphased.
Judea scores with a body shot.
Judea throws a series of punches but Gilas moves out of range. #T1# Gilas fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Gilas misses. Gilas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Judea checks it. Judea misses with a body kick. Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Judea checks it well. Judea looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Judea lunges at Gilas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilas's hand. Judea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Judea throws a head kick that misses. Judea scores with a kick to the midsection. Judea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Gilas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gilas cracks the inside of Judea's front leg. Gilas is looking to score with low kicks. Judea misses with a hook. Gilas is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2# Judea throws a big shot that misses. Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Judea throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it. Judea tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it. Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas checks a low kick from Judea. Gilas half committed to a counter leg kick. 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! Gilas moves out of range of the leg kick from Judea. Gilas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Judea. Judea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gilas shoots for a takedown but Judea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gilas staying out of range there. Judea connects with a high kick. Judea throws a chopping leg kick but Gilas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Judea throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. It appears Gilas was looking to counter with a kick there. Judea throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. #T3# Judea swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas lands with a slapping head kick. Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Gilas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Judea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gilas swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Judea jabs Gilas right on the nose. Gilas blinks but takes it well. An inside leg kick lands from Gilas. Judea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Judea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gilas scores with a shot to the body.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Gilas checks the leg kick. Judea misses with a body kick. Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Judea's knee but Judea avoids it well. #T4# Judea misses with a wild body shot. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas. Judea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Judea connects with a nice looking jab.
Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Judea saw it coming and moves away.
Gilas is looking to slow Judea down with leg kicks. An inside leg kick lands from Gilas. Judea throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gilas appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Judea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That kick from Gilas tenderised Judea's leg. Judea is trying to keep his angry face on. Nice straight punches there by Gilas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gilas. Judea pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gilas moves away from the strike by Judea. Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Judea scores with a hook to the body. Gilas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Stan Judea. I think Judea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stan Judea! Stan Judea gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1# Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Skovgaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gilas tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it. Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Skovgaard moves his leg out of the way. Gilas avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away. Gilas takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses. Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away. Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skovgaard checks a leg kick. Skovgaard throws a one two combo.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it. Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Gilas lands with a right hand. 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! Gilas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range. Gilas throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a series of strikes. Gilas will be more careful next time no doubt. A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Gilas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skovgaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Skovgaard saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Gilas does it's job there.#CL# Gilas moves into the clinch. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Skovgaard.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat. Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses. Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gilas stalling in the clinch.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses. Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilas takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skovgaard gets through Gilas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage. Skovgaard throws an elbow that misses.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gilas has Skovgaard pressed against the cage, preventing Skovgaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gilas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skovgaard after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gilas working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gilas lands a nice shot to the body. Skovgaard stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard. #T3# Skovgaard throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard. Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat. Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards. Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas. Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Skovgaard lands a shot to the body. Skovgaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Skovgaard lands an elbow inside. Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard. Gilas stalls. Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Skovgaard shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilas tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat. Skovgaard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skovgaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Skovgaard cracks Gilas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skovgaard paws at him with a jab and circles away. Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range. Gilas lands with a nice body kick. Gilas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Gilas's ribs. Skovgaard scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gilas throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily. Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses. Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.#T1# Gilas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard. Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab. Skovgaard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Skovgaard's knee but Skovgaard avoids it well. #CL# Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage. Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skovgaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilas's brow. Gilas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skovgaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A right hand to the body from Gilas.
Gilas lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Gilas. Skovgaard is breathing heavily. Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage. Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Gilas wants to stall.
Skovgaard lands a right hand. Gilas trying to stall but Skovgaard improves his position.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Gilas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilas's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skovgaard. #T3# Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas avoids the elbow strike from Skovgaard, against the cage.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike. Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas. Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage. Skovgaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Skovgaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Skovgaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilas's defenses. Gilas lands a nice uppercut. Gilas has Skovgaard pushed against the cage. Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skovgaard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A slapping body kick lands there for Gilas. Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gilas goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks. Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage! Skovgaard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand. Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. Skovgaard throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard. Gilas wants to clinch up but Skovgaard keeps it at a distance. Gilas slips a straight right by Skovgaard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Skovgaard misses the shot to the body. Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilas rather than just go for the knockout. That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on. Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas. Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook. Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it. Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Skovgaard lands a jab. Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely. Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage. Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# A short body shot lands from Gilas as the two fighters clinch.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas presses Skovgaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gilas is working Skovgaard over against the cage. Gilas leaning against his opponent.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard. Gilas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head. Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Skovgaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gilas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skovgaard. Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gilas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top. Valentin Skovgaard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Gilas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skovgaard regains guard immediately. This has been an exciting period of action! Skovgaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Gilas controlling the position. Gilas wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Skovgaard's corner is telling him to maintain position. Skovgaard preventing the sweep. #T3# Gilas wants to hit a switch here but Skovgaard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gilas there! Skovgaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gilas is trying to escape the mount.
Skovgaard controlling his opponent. Gilas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Valentin Skovgaard. Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Slater slips a jab from Gilas. Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Gilas is quick to defend against it. Slater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Slater. Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas fakes the leg kick and cracks Slater in the body. Slater misses with a body shot.
Gilas cracks Slater with a right hand to the side of the head. Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gilas's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##TD2# Gilas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slater's half guard. Gilas lands strikes from half guard. Gilas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES# Slater pushes Gilas off and gets back to his feet. Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet. Slater works Gilas's body with a nice hook. Slater shoots for a takedown but Gilas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Slater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!#TD2# Gilas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slater did well to prevent Gilas getting side control. Slater punching from the bottom.
#T2# Gilas throws a strike but Slater avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Gilas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Gilas wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. Gilas won't allow Slater to sweep him here. #T3# Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Slater preventing the sweep. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Slater trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom. Slater throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position. Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Gilas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Slater 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. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf. No luck with that takedown attempt from Slater. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gilas! But no joy. Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas motions for Slater to come forward. Gilas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Slater shoots in for a double leg but Gilas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gilas lands with a cross. #TD# Slater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gilas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gilas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Slater can't control as he wanted to and Gilas manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slater. Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T1# Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet. Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gilas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there. #T2# Gilas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Slater is working Gilas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas. Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Gilas delivers a nice body kick. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas throws a leg kick and Slater counters with a one-two to the body. Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilas. Slater shoots in but no luck this time. Slater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD# Slater looking to score a takedown here. Gilas is defending well but Slater drives through and ends up in Gilas's guard. Gilas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gilas wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment. Gilas is still trying to improve position.#T4# Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Slater is in close to Gilas's body, working some short punches and elbows. 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! Slater sitting in guard here, content to control. Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow. Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas has Slater pulled in close to control his posture. Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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. This is the final round! #R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Gilas, which made it look bad. Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilas tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And Gilas responds with a good body kick, but Slater manages to step out the way in time. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gilas tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas throws a leg kick that misses. Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gilas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD# Slater throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gilas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slater is in Gilas's guard. Gilas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gilas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Gilas wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment. Slater throws a big right hand that misses. AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Slater throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. Gilas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A low kick from Gilas is predictable there and Slater counters with a three punch combo that has Gilas backing up. Gilas nods at Slater to acknowledge the strikes. Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well. Slater avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilas but Gilas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gilas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slater throws a right hand that Gilas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilas also avoids with ease.#T3# Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Slater's leg but Slater calmly moves out of range. Gilas tries a low kick but Slater avoids it. Gilas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater. Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilas but Gilas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Gilas. Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Slater off balance momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Gilas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Slater avoids the body shot from Gilas.
#T4# A leg kick checked by Slater. Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet. Slater will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A leg kick checked by Slater. Gilas looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range. Slater checks a low kick from Gilas. Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilas defends well and Slater ends up having to push Gilas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gilas throws a body kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Gilas gets a clinch. Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slater prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gilas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! An out of breath Neil Gilas 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:
OFC: Blood Night LVII
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body. Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gilas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gilas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gilas backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cobblepot blocks a jab. Cobblepot checks the leg kick. Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Gilas ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target. Cobblepot throws a right hand that misses
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut. Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gilas on the side of the head. Gilas blocks a jab. Gilas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cobblepot misses with a left hand and Gilas counters with a leg kick. We've been hearing reports that Gilas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cobblepot blocks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas lands the left hand. Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. #TD# Gilas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobblepot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gilas postures up in Cobblepot's guard and throws a big left but Cobblepot blocks it. #T1# Cobblepot keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cobblepot wants to get back to his feet but Gilas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gilas landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# 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. Gilas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cobblepot's guard. Cobblepot is looking to escape. Cobblepot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gilas is thwarting Cobblepot's attempts to control the position. Gilas throwing shots but Cobblepot is blocking nicely. Gilas looks to land a strike but Cobblepot avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cobblepot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving. #T3# Cobblepot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cobblepot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilas under the eye. Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobblepot throws a hook but Gilas blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Gilas misses the target. Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cobblepot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gilas to counter with a crisp jab. Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot. Cobblepot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas. Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilas. Gilas slips under a jab from Cobblepot. Cobblepot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilas swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Gilas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cobblepot thinks about the counter body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick. Cobblepot catches Gilas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4# Gilas misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobblepot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Gilas closes the distance and clinches. Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cobblepot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Cobblepot. Cobblepot lands with a light punch inside. Cobblepot lands a shoulder strike. Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobblepot. Gilas stalling in the clinch but Cobblepot improves position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilas. A right handed body shot lands from Gilas.
A short right from Gilas. Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards. A body shot lands from Gilas.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow. 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 Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gilas wants to clinch up but Cobblepot keeps it at a distance.#CL# Gilas moves into the clinch. Gilas prevents a body shot from Cobblepot. Cobblepot lands a body punch. Cobblepot tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilas avoids the damage to the body. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Cobblepot back against the cage. Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobblepot tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gilas misses with some punches.
Cobblepot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land. Cobblepot landing knees to the body.
Gilas letting Cobblepot take a breather here. Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses. Gilas tries for a takedown but Cobblepot manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Gilas. Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch.
Cobblepot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot blocking some punches.
Gilas misses with a body punch.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cobblepot is leaning against Gilas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cobblepot is leaning against Gilas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cobblepot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cobblepot misses with some punches.
Cobblepot misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas has Cobblepot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobblepot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A nice right hand lands inside from Cobblepot. Gilas stalling.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Cobblepot scores with a shot to the side of Gilas's head. Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Gilas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cobblepot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gilas tries a body shot but Cobblepot blocks it.
Gilas takes a shot to 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! Cobblepot lands with a light punch inside. Gilas leaning his opponent against the cage. Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Gilas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cobblepot tries to stall but Gilas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the side of Gilas's head. Gilas looking for a takedown. Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Cobblepot back against the cage. #T3# Gilas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gilas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobblepot controls his hands.
Cobblepot gets through Gilas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Cobblepot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobblepot lands a hook to the side of the head. Gilas prevents a body shot from Cobblepot. Gilas lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Cobblepot as the two fighters clinch.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cobblepot lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas taking a breather. Cobblepot scores with a shot to the side of Gilas's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Gilas is looking to control Cobblepot's arms but Cobblepot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gilas has his back to the cage. Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land. Gilas lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gilas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Cobblepot is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Gilas misses with a head kick.
Gilas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Gilas's head. #CL# Gilas rushes Cobblepot and presses him up against the cage. Cobblepot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas blocking some punches.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobblepot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cobblepot gets underhooks to prevent Gilas's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobblepot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Gilas tries to work over Cobblepot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# A shot in the inside from Gilas. A nice right hand lands inside from Cobblepot. Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobblepot lands a left hand.
Cobblepot tries a knee to the head but Gilas blocks it.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gilas gets through Cobblepot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobblepot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot scores with a nice hook to 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! Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses. Gilas misses with a body punch.
Gilas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stalling in the clinch from Gilas.
Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobblepot pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gilas connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back. Cobblepot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cobblepot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobblepot wants it to stay on the feet. Gilas walks into a jab. Cobblepot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A cross from Cobblepot lands. Gilas feints and then cracks Cobblepot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobblepot down. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot. A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
#T3# Cobblepot throws a quick inside leg kick. Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gilas throws a leg kick and Cobblepot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gilas's knee momentarily. Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Gilas counters with a leg kick. Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A swing and a miss from Cobblepot. Gilas avoids the head kick by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Gilas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilas down. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobblepot. Gilas throws a front kick that sends Cobblepot stumbling back into the cage. Cobblepot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cobblepot throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range. Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4# Cobblepot throws a chopping leg kick but Gilas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cobblepot throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas lands the left hand. Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gilas defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gilas throws a head kick that Cobblepot semi-blocks.
A jab lands there for Cobblepot. Cobblepot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gilas's head. Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming. Cobblepot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Cobblepot connects with a looping right hand.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobblepot tries to clinch up. Gilas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobblepot's calf. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Gilas tenderised Cobblepot's leg. Cobblepot is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot! A very excited looking Oswald Cobblepot rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 385: Flight
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Judea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judea misses with a hook
and Gilas counters with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Gilas.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Judea blocks a body shot from Gilas. #TD# Gilas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Judea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Judea keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Judea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Judea is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilas has wrist control. Judea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Judea wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. Gilas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judea's guard. #REVR# Judea has momentary wrist control but Gilas slips an elbow through the middle. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Judea pulls Gilas in close to his closed guard and prevents Gilas from doing any damage or advancing position. Gilas trying to control but Judea is working from the bottom. #T2# Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Gilas wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving. Judea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas preventing the sweep. Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Judea blocks nicely. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3# Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gilas throws a strike but Judea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Gilas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Judea is fighting to break Gilas's control of his arms but Gilas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Judea wants to pass the guard but Gilas is keeping the position. Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Gilas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Judea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gilas controlling the position. Judea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Judea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Judea preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Judea misses with an uppercut. Gilas is looking to counter punch. Gilas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab. Gilas blocks a low kick nicely. Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL# Gilas has closed the distance and engaged Judea in a clinch.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Judea fails to land. Judea tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Judea misses with some punches.
Judea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Judea misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judea. Gilas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Judea. Judea prevents a body shot from Gilas. #T1# Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilas can't find room to land a body shot as Judea controls the action.
Gilas tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Judea is working Gilas over against the cage. Judea misses with a short punch on the inside. Gilas blocks a body shot from Judea. Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gilas stalling in the clinch but Judea improves position. Judea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Judea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilas scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea. A short left from Gilas. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow. Judea misses with a short punch on the inside. Judea tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
#T2# Judea misses with a short punch on the inside. Judea swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Judea tries to circle away but Gilas has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Gilas tightens his grip and picks Judea up, before dumping him to the ground. Judea manages to land in guard. Judea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gilas wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving. Judea looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gilas throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Judea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gilas 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. Judea keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Gilas chips away with some ground and pound. Gilas trying to control but Judea is working from the bottom. Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gilas postures up in Judea's guard and throws a big left but Judea blocks it. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gilas slips nicely into half guard. Gilas winds up and cracks Judea with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Judea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Judea keeping full guard, as Gilas tries to pass. Judea controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Judea looks to land a body kick but Gilas moved away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilas is defended easily by Judea. Gilas 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. Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judea if he has to take too many more of those.
Judea misses the shot to the body. Judea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gilas counters with a slapping leg kick. Judea thuds a left hand into Gilas's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Judea blocks the leg kick.
Judea swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gilas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Judea misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.#T1# Gilas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gilas misses with a wild body shot. Judea misses with a lunging right hand
and Gilas counters with an inside leg kick. Gilas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judea. A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Judea. Gilas shoots and misses and Judea counters with a leg kick. The crowd cheers as Gilas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judea doesn't seem phased though. Judea thows a leg kick but Gilas checks it and Gilas counters with a nice leg kick. Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Judea's leg but Judea calmly moves out of range. A big right from Judea misses. Judea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gilas tries to clinch but Judea moves out of range. Judea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilas. Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Judea jabs Gilas to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some bone on bone action there as Judea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Gilas staying out of range there. Gilas moves away from the strike by Judea. Judea connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Judea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Judea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Judea thows a left - swing and a miss! Gilas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judea doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Gilas pushes Judea up against the cage in a clinch. Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Judea tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
#T3# Gilas digs a right hand underneath Judea's ribcage. Judea let out a lung full of air as it connected. Judea misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Gilas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Neil Gilas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gilas lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Judea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Gilas. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Judea misses with an uppercut. As Judea tries to get set, Gilas tries to push him back and clinch up but Judea manages to avoid the attempt. Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Judea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gilas is able to avoid easily. Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Judea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A low kick from Judea misses and Gilas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4# Judea circles away from the clinch attempt and Judea counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Judea throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judea throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. A jab from Judea misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Judea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Judea thuds his shin into the meat of Gilas's side. Gilas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judea throws a leg kick that misses. Gilas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judea if he has to take too many more of those.
Judea cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg. Gilas throws a leg kick which misses Judea's front leg but catches the back leg as Judea tries to avoid it. Judea misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neil Gilas. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gilas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! A victorious Neil Gilas 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:
OFC 378: Montezuma vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick. Marfaker tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it. Marfaker misses with a body kick. Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Marfaker throws a solid leg kick but Gilas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marfaker. Some wild striking there from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
Gilas darts in looking for a takedown but Marfaker gets double underhooks and turns Gilas into the cage. An attempted straight right counter from Marfaker misses the target. A low kick from Marfaker misses and Gilas counters with a nice kick to the body. Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas slips a straight right by Marfaker. Gilas wants to slow Marfaker down by chopping away at his legs. Gilas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marfaker is landing a low percentage of strikes. Gilas feints and then cracks Marfaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marfaker down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas checks the leg kick. Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gilas scores with a kick to the body.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Gilas tries a quick counter leg kick but Marfaker is wise to it. Marfaker is looking to score with low kicks. Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Marfaker throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. Marfaker misses with a leg kick and Gilas counters with an inside leg kick. Marfaker thuds a left hand into Gilas's body. Gilas throws a head kick that misses and Marfaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilas thinking. Marfaker cracks Gilas with a right hand to the side of the head. Gilas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marfaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Marfaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gilas moves out of range as Marfaker throws a body kick.
Donk. Marfaker catches Gilas right on the button with a cross. Gilas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Marfaker.
A clash of legs there as Marfaker blocks the low kick. Marfaker misses with a straight left. Marfaker misses with a low kick as Gilas jumps back. Gilas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marfaker 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. Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marfaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Marfaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilas should have avoided that one. Marfaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Marfaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Marfaker backing away here, and Gilas unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gilas connects with an inside leg kick. Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gilas tries to bum rush Marfaker with a series of wild strikes but Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage! Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Gilas is looking to land body kicks. Gilas moves out of range of the body kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Marfaker blocks a leg kick. Gilas lands a really nice looking cross but Marfaker seems unphased.
Crunch! Marfaker slams his shin into Gilas's torso. Marfaker misses with a body kick. #T3# Marfaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Marfaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Left hook, right uppercut from Marfaker. Gilas misses with a kick to the body and Marfaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Marfaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Marfaker throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side. Marfaker scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas walks into a stiff left hand from Marfaker. Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas misses with a low kick. Marfaker misses the jab.#CL2# Gilas rushes Marfaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marfaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Marfaker lands with a right to the head. Gilas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marfaker up against the cage. Marfaker is trying to break the clinch but Gilas is controlling him.#T4# A right hand to the body from Gilas.
Marfaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marfaker's elbow. Marfaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas. Marfaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas pushes Marfaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilas. Marfaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gilas looking to slow down the pace here. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marfaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilas's brow. Marfaker blocks a body shot from Gilas. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marfaker. Gilas slowing the pace effectively. Nice elbow from Marfaker. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round. That's time! Marfaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Marfaker lands with a nice body punch. #CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Marfaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far. Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage! A jab from Gilas finds it's way through Marfaker's defenses. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marfaker's sensitive parts. Marfaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around? Gilas throws a leg kick but Marfaker sees it coming and checks it nicely. Marfaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2# Gilas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Marfaker trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marfaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilas is retaining full guard. #T1# Gilas controlling the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gilas is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Marfaker's brow. Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Marfaker looking to control.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marfaker wants to sweep here but Gilas controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Marfaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Marfaker throws a head kick that misses. #T3# A jab from Gilas misses. Marfaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range. Gilas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Marfaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gilas misses with a looping right. Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Marfaker saw it coming and moves away.
Marfaker walks into a stiff left hand from Gilas. Marfaker throws a hook but Gilas blocks it. Gilas misses with a body kick. Gilas misses with a looping right. A jab from Marfaker does it's job there. A low kick from Marfaker misses and Gilas counters with a thumping low kick. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gilas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gilas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marfaker. #T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker. A shot to the body from Marfaker misses and Gilas counters with a left and a right that stings Marfaker. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming. Marfaker slips a jab and a cross from Gilas.
Marfaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gilas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Marfaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Marfaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A big left from Gilas misses. Marfaker scores with a jab to the head.
Marfaker cracks Gilas with a good jab. Gilas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marfaker defends well and Gilas ends up having to push Marfaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It appears Marfaker was looking to counter with a kick there. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marfaker looks to land a body kick but Gilas moved away. A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas.#CUT2# It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut. Marfaker on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gilas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marfaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2# Gilas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marfaker sprawls well initially but Gilas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gilas working over Marfaker with some ground and pound. Marfaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far. Marfaker is trying to maintain the position but Gilas is very close to passing his half guard. Gilas not landing any meaningful shots this time. Marfaker is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marfaker avoid being mounted? Gilas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marfaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Marfaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas working Marfaker over with strikes. Gilas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gilas is keen to just control but Marfaker is a slippery customer. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas is just content to waste time from the top position. Marfaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Marfaker has wrist control. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Gilas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# Gilas digs a right hand underneath Marfaker's ribcage. Marfaker let out a lung full of air as it connected. Good body shot from Gilas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gilas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marfaker throws an elbow that misses.
Marfaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marfaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Marfaker misses with a body punch.
Gilas tries a body shot but Marfaker blocks it.
Marfaker misses with some punches.
#TD2# Gilas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gilas manages to end up in side control. Gilas wants to control for a moment but Marfaker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Gilas lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Gilas throws a strike but Marfaker avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Marfaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marfaker managing to control the position. Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. #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. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Marfaker connects with the punch. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marfaker. Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker misses with a left hand and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Gilas misses the jab. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Gilas moves out of range as Marfaker throws a body kick.
Gilas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gilas defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marfaker is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Gilas takes the fight into the clinch. Gilas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gilas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gilas works Slater's body with a nice hook. Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gilas throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Slater blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Gilas throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilas 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. Gilas misses with a body kick. Gilas throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gilas is wriggling around but Slater manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gilas is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Gilas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater. Well, if Slater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gilas regains full guard. Nicely done. Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gilas working a defensive guard here.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow. Gilas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T2# Slater throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Gilas!#REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Slater preventing the sweep. Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilas has wrist control. Slater throws a big right hand that misses. Slater preventing the sweep. Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. Gilas has Slater pulled in close to control his posture. Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Slater is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Slater is in close to Gilas's body, working some short punches and elbows. Slater pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Slater is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer. Slater controlling the action here. Gilas tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg. Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas is positioning himself well to prevent Slater advancing to mount. Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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 AC Slater will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Slater looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range. Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gilas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gilas trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Gilas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilas defending well though. Slater working Gilas over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Slater throws a strike but Gilas avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Gilas trying to control the position.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow. Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely. Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely. Slater stands up over Gilas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. Slater postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Slater is working Gilas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Slater controlling from the top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilas is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gilas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES# Slater kicks off Gilas and gets to his feet. #TD# Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gilas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard. Slater stops Gilas from getting back to his feet.
#T4# Slater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gilas trying to control from the bottom.
Gilas controlling the position for now. Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Slater thows a huge punch but Gilas dodges it nicely.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A jab lands there for Gilas. Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gilas to counter with a crisp jab. Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Slater swinging wildly here.
Gilas misses with a low kick. Gilas with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gilas - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gilas. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it. Gilas misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Gilas drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1# Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES# Slater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Gilas to work.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow. Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilas is defending well. Gilas throws a head punch that misses. Gilas stalls. #T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gilas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas controlling the action here for a moment.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Slater is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands with a right to the head. #BC# Slater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Slater moves out of range of the strikes. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Slater throws a series of punches but Gilas moves out of range. #TD# Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gilas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4# Gilas pushes Slater off looking to stand but Slater dives back in and keeps control.
Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Slater winds up and cracks Gilas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gilas landing a few short strikes. Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Slater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AC Slater! AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1# Skovgaard lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick. Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Gilas.
Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gilas looks for the body kick but Skovgaard saw that one coming. Skovgaard wants to land a leg kick but Gilas is out of range. Gilas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Skovgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head. Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot lands for Gilas. Gilas throws a big shot that misses. Skovgaard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Skovgaard lands a head kick. Gilas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas throws a wild body kick that Skovgaard sees coming a mile off. Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch.#T1##CL2# Gilas instigates a clinch. Good body shot from Gilas.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike. Skovgaard lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Skovgaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Skovgaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Gilas leaning his opponent against the cage. Gilas misses with a body punch.
Gilas scores with a shoulder strike. Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Gilas slows down the pace here.
#TD2# Gilas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skovgaard is trying to keep an underhook but Gilas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gilas trying to control the action but Skovgaard is working from the bottom. Gilas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skovgaard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gilas looks to land a strike but Skovgaard avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Gilas is stalling in the full guard. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skovgaard is on top in guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully. Gilas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Skovgaard stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas. Gilas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Skovgaard postures up.
Gilas wants to improve his position but instead Skovgaard has moved into half guard.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Skovgaard not doing much here.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gilas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Skovgaard throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side. Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there and Gilas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Skovgaard misses the shot to the body. Skovgaard misses with a leg kick and Gilas counters with a nice body shot. Gilas tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance. Gilas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Skovgaard's side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skovgaard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gilas. Skovgaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas. Skovgaard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skovgaard moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Gilas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gilas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Skovgaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gilas takes a step back to recover. Skovgaard moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick and Gilas counters with a slapping leg kick. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot. Skovgaard looks to throw a body kick and Gilas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gilas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skovgaard. Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Skovgaard. Skovgaard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gilas. Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it. Gilas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilas lunges at Skovgaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skovgaard's hand. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skovgaard catches Gilas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab. Skovgaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gilas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard. Gilas loads up on a big right hand but Skovgaard slips the punch. Gilas slips under a jab. Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Skovgaard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Skovgaard. Gilas throws a big counter head kick but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem. Gilas throws a leg kick and Skovgaard counters with an inside leg kick. Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Skovgaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilas. A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Gilas's defenses. Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gilas. Skovgaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A shot to the liver by Skovgaard. Beautiful body shot. Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilas. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2# Gilas drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
#BC# Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Gilas throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gilas avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Gilas tries to land a front kick but Skovgaard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away. A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Skovgaard down. Gilas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Skovgaard misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Skovgaard moves out of range easily. Skovgaard is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gilas throws a low kick but Skovgaard avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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. This is the final round! #R3# Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch. A punch lands to the side of Gilas 's head but he takes it in his stride. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gilas. Gilas moves forwards but Skovgaard connects with a nice, crisp jab. A kick lands to the mid section there for Skovgaard. Gilas moves out of range as Skovgaard throws a body kick.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far. Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Good work by Gilas as he checks the leg kick. Gilas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skovgaard. Skovgaard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gilas checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Gilas misses with a leg kick. Gilas wants to slow Skovgaard down by chopping away at his legs. Skovgaard throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage! Skovgaard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming.#T1# A head kick misses from Skovgaard. Skovgaard misses with a body kick. Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut. Gilas swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Skovgaard. Gilas misses with an uppercut. Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard moved away. Gilas thumps Skovgaard with a low kick. Gilas misses with a body kick. Skovgaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas. Nice defenses there by Gilas. A left lands for Gilas. Gilas connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Gilas. Skovgaard throws a low kick, looking for Gilas's leg but Gilas calmly moves out of range. Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
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! Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Gilas tries a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard is wise to it. Skovgaard 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. Gilas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard. Gilas throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gilas throws a chopping leg kick but Skovgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Gilas didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Gilas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skovgaard's guard. Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gilas throws a strike but Skovgaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3# Gilas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skovgaard controls the pace. Skovgaard postures up.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment. Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Skovgaard stays in close to Gilas's body and controls the position. Gilas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skovgaard has passed into side control.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gilas is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Gilas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skovgaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Gilas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gilas manages to regain half guard. Good work. Gilas has a hand on Skovgaard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Skovgaard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valentin Skovgaard. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skovgaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
OFC 361: Gray vs Slater
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BatzCastelmore lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BatzCastelmore. That did some damage! Gilas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas throws a shot from downtown. BatzCastelmore moves away and avoids it. BatzCastelmore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. BatzCastelmore misses with a straight right. Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. BatzCastelmore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM's in the buildup to the fight. Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Gilas. BatzCastelmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Gilas moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gilas as the two fighters clinch.
BatzCastelmore looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gilas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. BatzCastelmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilas avoids the damage to the body. BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gilas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BatzCastelmore stalling against the cage.
#T1# BatzCastelmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands a nice shot to the body. BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gilas blocks it with crossed arms. BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BatzCastelmore stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Gilas blocks an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore looking to slow down the pace here. BatzCastelmore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, BatzCastelmore scores with a nice short uppercut. BatzCastelmore has Gilas pushed against the cage. BatzCastelmore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. BatzCastelmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. BatzCastelmore missing with knees to the body.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# BatzCastelmore connects with a knee to the head.
#TD2# Gilas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas tries to score with some ground and pound. BatzCastelmore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Gilas trying to control the action but BatzCastelmore is working from the bottom. Gilas throws an elbow but BatzCastelmore slips to the side and avoids it well. Gilas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. BatzCastelmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gilas keeps moving and retains side control. BatzCastelmore is trying to control Gilas's posture but Gilas avoids it. Gilas lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Gilas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear BatzCastelmore down.
Gilas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but BatzCastelmore is avoiding damage well.
Gilas throwing shots but missing, from side control. Gilas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Gilas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas trying to control the action but BatzCastelmore is working from the bottom. BatzCastelmore regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gilas throwing shots but BatzCastelmore is blocking nicely. BatzCastelmore tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control.#T4# BatzCastelmore controlling the position well. Gilas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. BatzCastelmore tries to get to full guard but Gilas has control of the leg. Gilas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gilas not landing any meaningful shots this time. BatzCastelmore is doing well to control the position and prevent Gilas from advancing to side control. Gilas slips a nice elbow through BatzCastelmore's hands, connecting with BatzCastelmore's forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# BatzCastelmore scores with a one two! Gilas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Gilas avoids the head kick by BatzCastelmore.
Gilas shoots for a double leg takedown but BatzCastelmore sprawls well. He's pushed Gilas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
BatzCastelmore throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. Gilas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. BatzCastelmore throws a quick inside leg kick. Gilas blocks a low kick nicely. Gilas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far. Gilas misses with a body kick. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Gilas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab. Gilas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Gilas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
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! BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilas. BatzCastelmore scores with a punch to the head. Gilas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1# Gilas throws a half hearted mid kick. BatzCastelmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BatzCastelmore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gilas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gilas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gilas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gilas scores with a nice right hand.
BatzCastelmore cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A big left from BatzCastelmore misses. Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gilas misses with a low kick as BatzCastelmore jumps back. BatzCastelmore throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it. Gilas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily. Gilas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. BatzCastelmore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gilas. BatzCastelmore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Gilas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore. Gilas throws a leg kick that misses. Gilas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BatzCastelmore has time to react.#CUT2# It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut. Gilas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# BatzCastelmore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. 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! Gilas throws a big shot that misses. BatzCastelmore looks to land a combination but Gilas avoids it well. Gilas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. BatzCastelmore takes a kick to the side of the head. BatzCastelmore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. BatzCastelmore tests Gilas's chin there with a solid looking shot. BatzCastelmore throws out a powerful jab. BatzCastelmore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A good leg kick by Gilas. BatzCastelmore lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range. BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick. BatzCastelmore scores with a decent looking hook. BatzCastelmore throws a low kick, looking for Gilas's leg but Gilas calmly moves out of range. BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas throws a low kick, looking for BatzCastelmore's leg but BatzCastelmore calmly moves out of range. #T3# BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses. BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot. A big right from BatzCastelmore misses. Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Gilas slams his shin into BatzCastelmore's torso. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
BatzCastelmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. BatzCastelmore throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. An inside leg kick from BatzCastelmore misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Gilas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore. Gilas checks a leg kick.#T4# BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas lands a nice looking body kick. BatzCastelmore scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilas should have avoided that one. BatzCastelmore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch but BatzCastelmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore. Gilas throws a push kick but BatzCastelmore slaps the foot to one side. Gilas fails with an attempt to clinch.
BatzCastelmore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gilas is looking to score with low kicks. A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick. Gilas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by BatzCastelmore there. BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. BatzCastelmore avoids the head kick by Gilas.
#TD2# BatzCastelmore tries to sprawl but Gilas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gilas is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles BatzCastelmore will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Gilas tries a low kick but BatzCastelmore avoids it. Gilas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. BatzCastelmore tries to work over Gilas's front leg with a kick but Gilas checks it. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from BatzCastelmore finds it's way through Gilas's defenses. BatzCastelmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gilas to score with a decent uppercut. BatzCastelmore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
BatzCastelmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it. BatzCastelmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but BatzCastelmore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Gilas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BatzCastelmore to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Gilas gets the takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BatzCastelmore tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gilas easily slips into full mount! BatzCastelmore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1# BatzCastelmore is bucking up trying to escape but Gilas cracks him with another couple of good strikes. BatzCastelmore tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gilas landing punches. Gilas landing strikes from the mount and BatzCastelmore is in trouble! #ROC2# BatzCastelmore is rocked! Gilas lands a nice shot to the head. Oh BatzCastelmore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas connects with a bit shot that sees BatzCastelmore covering up! More strikes from Gilas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gilas is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas 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:
OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Mu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gilas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gilas throws a low kick but Mu avoids it. Mu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Gilas. Gilas lands with a cross. #CUT2# It looks like He Mu has been cut. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mu misses with a body shot
and Gilas counters with a body kick that stops Mu in his tracks momentarily. Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Mu saw it coming and moves away.
Mu is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mu misses with a body punch
and Mu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas throws a good cross that connects.
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!#CL2# Gilas darts in and clinches Mu up against the cage. Mu lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Gilas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mu is keeping busy.#T1# Mu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mu misses with a body punch.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mu's elbow. Mu lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2# Gilas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gilas in side control lands a decent elbow. Mu gets back to half guard. Gilas wants to control but Mu is keeping him busy. Mu trying to control here.
#T2# Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mu defending well though. Gilas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gilas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gilas is trying to control. Mu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilas. Gilas slips a nice elbow through Mu's hands, connecting with Mu's forehead. Mu is pressing down on Gilas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gilas wants to control from the top but Mu keeps moving. #T3# Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gilas trying to control but Mu is working from the bottom. Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gilas passes Mu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gilas working over Mu with some ground and pound. Mu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gilas throwing shots but Mu is blocking nicely. Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mu defending well though. Gilas sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# Mu is trying to control but can't.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mu defending well though. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gilas is nestled in close to Mu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ground and pound from Gilas. Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mu defending well though. Gilas not doing much here.
Gilas is just content to waste time from the top position. Mu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on He Mu's cut. That's time! Mu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu. Gilas looks for a takedown but Mu sprawls well. A jab lands there for Mu. Mu checks a leg kick. Mu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Mu down. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mu moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilas. Mu looks to land a body kick but Gilas moved away. Mu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Mu walks into a left hand. Nice jab there from Gilas. #KD2# Gilas drops his shoulder and cracks Mu with a huge uppercut! Mu goes down! Can Gilas finish him?
#ROC2# Mu is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gilas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Oh Mu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas postures up in Mu's guard and throws a big left but Mu blocks it. Gilas arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! Our winner, Neil Gilas, 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:
OFC: Blood Night LI
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Gilas misses the jab. Gray thows a left - swing and a miss! Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gilas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gilas misses with a low kick. Gray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Gilas shoots in. And Gray counters with a quick kick to the body but Gilas blocks it. Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Gilas throws a leg kick and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Gilas. A clash of legs there as Gray blocks the low kick. Gilas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gray lands with a hook. Gilas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Gray gets caught napping as Gilas dives in and scores a takedown. Gray manages to retain guard.#ES# Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1# Gilas is looking to land body kicks. Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gilas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Gilas is looking to score with low kicks. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray lands with a shot to the body. Gilas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage! Gray throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Gray only half commits. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Gilas. A low kick from Gilas is predictable there and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gilas misses with the body kick and Gray counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it. Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2# Gray checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gray throws a half hearted mid kick. Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well. Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas. Gray connects with a right hand. Gilas shakes it off. Gray blocks the body kick.
Jab from Gray. A jab lands there for Gray. Gray cracks Gilas with an open hand slap. Gray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf. Gray cracks Gilas with an open hand slap. Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing. Gilas throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily. Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The referee asks Gilas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gilas prefers to stall for the moment though. Gilas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Gilas scoring with punches from side control. Gray wants to control but Gilas postures up. A lull in the action here. Gray is trying to control Gilas's posture but Gilas avoids it. Gilas lands an elbow. #T4# Gilas working away. Gray sneaks back into half guard. Gray is not content to let Gilas control the position. Gilas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gray is trying to stand back up but Gilas is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray 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# Gilas feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down. Gilas scores with a shot to the body.
Gilas misses with a straight right. Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch.#CL# Gray darts in and clinches Gilas up against the cage. Gilas blocking some punches.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Gilas.
Gilas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Gray. Gray working aggressively here.
A short left from Gilas. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC# Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way. Gilas feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down. Gray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gilas slips under a jab from Gray. Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gilas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gilas throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A jab from Gray misses. Gilas wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away. Gilas fakes the leg kick and cracks Gray in the body. Gray loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Gilas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gilas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray. Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far. Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gray blocks a low kick nicely.#T2# Gray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. A big right from Gilas misses. Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gray lands a jab to the head.
Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gray checks a low kick from Gilas. Gilas staying out of range there. Gilas staying out of range there. Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray 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. Gilas misses with a leg kick. Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Good work by Gray as he checks the leg kick. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3# A clash of legs there as Gray blocks the low kick. Gilas misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a body kick. #CL2# Gilas instigates a clinch. Gilas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Gray misses with some punches.
A short left from Gray. Gray misses with some punches.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow. Gray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gilas up against the cage. Gray working aggressively here.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gray misses with the head strike.
Gilas prevents Gray from breaking the clinch. Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #T4##BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gray. Gilas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick. Gray scoring well with a low kick there.
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! Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilas. Gilas obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Gilas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
#BC# Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gray wants to land a leg kick but Gilas is out of range. Gilas scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gilas avoids it. Gilas throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot. Gray tries to move into range but Gilas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Gray down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas tries to clinch up. Gray slips a straight right by Gilas. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage! Gray looks to land a left hand but Gilas moved out of range nicely. Gilas throws a leg kick and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. Gilas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray blocks a jab. Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gilas is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas slips under a jab from Gray. Gilas thows a left - swing and a miss! Gilas works the jab nicely. Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1# Gray misses with a hook
and Gilas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gray thinking. Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas works the jab nicely. Gray dodges the punch combination from Gilas.
Gilas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray throws a leg kick but Gilas checks it. Gilas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Gilas lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head. Nice uppercut there from Gray. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# A lazy body kick from Gilas letting Gray counter with a right hand. 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! A leg kick checked by Gray. It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gilas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gilas misses with a low kick. An inside leg kick from Gilas misses. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gray lands a nice hook to Gilas's body. Gilas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gray checks a low kick from Gilas. Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Gray. Gray lands a head shot. Gray checks a leg kick. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Gilas. A low kick from Gilas is predictable there letting Gray counter with a right hand. Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. Gray moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilas. Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas misses with a looping right. Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
As Gilas backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gilas connects with a leg kick. Gray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gray cracks a nice hook into Gilas's ribs. Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Gilas on that attempt. A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Gray connects with a solid leg kick. Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilas manages to avoid it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gray takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses. Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gilas misses with a left hand and Gray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Gray lands with a straight right. Gilas didn't see that one coming. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gilas. Gray throws a nice inside leg kick. Gray cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg. Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gray scores with a jab to the head.
Gilas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akoni Gray. I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Gray! In his post fight interview, Akoni Gray started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 352: Jones vs Wyatt II
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Gray moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Gray checks a leg kick. Gray thinks about countering with a body kick. Gilas darts in trying to clinch and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gilas's knee momentarily. Gilas feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Good exchange - Gray coming out on top. Gray misses with a hook. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gilas! But no joy. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gray moves out of range of the body kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilas 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. Some bone on bone action there as Gray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Gilas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf. Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it. Gray avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gray throws a big counter combination but Gilas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Gray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gray throws a combination that misses and Gilas counters with an inside leg kick. Gilas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Nice shot by Gray. Gilas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2# Gilas shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. Gray wants to stand and escape but Gilas is having none of it. #T2# Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gilas controls the pace. Gilas wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gilas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas misses with a low kick. Gilas fails in his attempt to clinch. Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gilas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes. Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Gilas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gilas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gilas throws a leg kick and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Gilas checks a low kick from Gray. Gray checks a low kick from Gilas. Gray 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.#T4# Gilas is looking to slow Gray down with leg kicks. Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas moves away from the strike by Gray. Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas throws a leg kick that is checked and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilas thinking. Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Gilas defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand. Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a leg kick that is checked and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilas thinking. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilas. Gilas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A cross from Gray lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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# Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilas doesn't seem bothered though. Gilas throws a combination that misses and Gray counters with an inside leg kick. Gilas throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Gilas. Gilas misses with a low kick. Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Gilas drives through with a takedown into guard. Gilas prevents Gray from getting back to his feet. Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gilas being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray wants to stand up but Gilas is controlling him. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Gilas wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gilas being controlled here momentarily. Gray wants to stand up but Gilas is controlling him. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gilas's corner is telling him to maintain position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gilas misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gilas. Gray jabs at Gilas's body. Gilas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas misses with a right hand and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Gilas shrugs it off. Gilas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gilas is breathing heavily.#T3# Gilas takes one to the chin there. Gray throws a big shot that misses. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Gilas. Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Gilas. Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gilas flicks out a counter leg kick but Gray steps away. Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far. Gilas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gilas throws a body kick that misses. Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gilas doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well. Gilas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range. Gray misses the shot to the body. Gray checks a leg kick. Gray swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gilas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gray avoids the head kick by Gilas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray. #TD2# Gilas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gray controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akoni Gray will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Gray throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage! Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas connects with a single shot there. Gray avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gilas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Gilas throws a leg kick and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gilas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Gilas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gray throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas gets slowly back to his feet. Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Gray missing with a left hand there. Gilas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilas throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem. That kick from Gilas tenderised Gray's leg. Gray is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Gilas moves out of range of the body kick. Gilas is looking for the big counter here. Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Gilas counters with a slapping leg kick. Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Gilas and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilas thinking. Gilas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gray. Gilas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gray checks a leg kick. #T2# Gilas misses with a takedown and Gray counters with a straight right hand. Gilas misses with a leg kick. Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilas counters with a right hand to the body. Gray checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target. Gilas misses with a wild body shot. Gray throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range. Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gilas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3# Gray with a hook. Gilas throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it. Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Gray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gilas connects with a jab. Gilas tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it. Gilas throws a leg kick and Gray counters with a two punch combo. Gray lands the left hand. Gilas is looking to chop away at Gray's legs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gray throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage. Gray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilas. Gray misses with a low kick.
#T4# Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A telegraphed right hand from Gilas misses the target. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilas throws out the jab. Gray is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Gilas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes. Gray thinks about countering with a body kick. Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gray throws a hook but Gilas blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akoni Gray. I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas tries to land a body kick and Haades makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Haades takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gilas connects with a right hand. Haades shakes it off. Haades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gilas is able to avoid easily. Gilas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haades with a body shot. Haades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Gilas. Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haades takes a step back to recover. Haades throws a chopping leg kick but Gilas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gilas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Haades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gilas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haades feinted there with a counter leg kick. Good work by Haades as he checks the leg kick. Gilas thumps Haades with a low kick. Haades ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Haades misses with a looping right. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haades.
#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Haades. Haades misses with a body shot
enabling Gilas to counter with a crisp jab. Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Haades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilas 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. Haades cracks Gilas with a right hand to the side of the head. Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gilas misses with the head strike.
Haades blocks a body shot from Gilas. Haades blocks a body shot from Gilas. Haades slows down the pace here.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2# Stalling in the clinch from Haades.
We've been hearing reports that Haades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Gilas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Haades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short uppercut from Gilas. Gilas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gilas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land. Gilas lands a nice shot to the body. Gilas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Haades tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Gilas can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
#T3# Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haades is defending well. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haades takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gilas lands a body punch in the clinch. Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
Haades being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Gilas has picked Haades up - he's going for a ride! Gilas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Haades has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gilas wants to control but Haades is keeping him busy. #T4# Haades blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilas. Gilas is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gilas with the ground and pound but Haades uses the opportunity to regain guard. Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas wants to control from the top but Haades keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gilas shoots in but no luck this time. A jab from Haades does it's job there.#CL2# Gilas pushes Haades up against the cage in a clinch. Haades prevents a body shot from Gilas. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Gilas.
Haades working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gilas is stalling here.
Haades looking to stall.
Good body shot from Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas misses with a body punch.
Haades goes for a takedown attempt but Gilas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gilas checks the leg kick. A low kick from Haades misses and Gilas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haades's knee momentarily. Haades misses with a hook to the body
and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2# Gilas instigates a clinch. Neil Gilas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Haades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Haades controls his hands.
#TD2# Gilas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Haades can't fight it off and eventually Gilas manages to take the fight to the floor. Haades looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Haades pushes Gilas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Haades down. Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gilas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haades is able to avoid easily. Haades on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Haades walks into a straight right hand from Gilas. Haades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haades jabs at Gilas's body. Gilas checks the leg kick. Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haades. Haades keeps the fight on the outside. Gilas cracks the inside of Haades's front leg. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haades has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hannes Haades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Haades checks a leg kick nicely. Haades swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gilas counters with a slapping leg kick. Gilas takes one to the chin there. Haades is looking to clinch but Gilas is avoiding it.
Haades misses the shot to the body. Gilas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Haades tries to work over Gilas's front leg with a kick but Gilas checks it. Gilas throws a low kick but Haades avoids it. Gilas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gilas blocks a jab. Good shot there by Gilas. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Gilas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Haades moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Gilas has Haades up against the cage in a clinch.
Haades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2# Gilas has picked Haades up - he's going for a ride! Gilas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Gilas wants to pass to mount but Haades is defending the position. Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Ground and pound from Gilas. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Haades's head. Gilas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haades with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gilas trying to control the action but Haades is working from the bottom. Gilas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far. Haades wants to get back to his feet.
Gilas sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gilas slips a nice elbow through Haades's hands, connecting with Haades's forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Gilas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Haades is looking to wear down Gilas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The fighters circle momentarily. Haades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Haades. Haades is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Gilas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haades. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Haades off balance momentarily. Haades tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it. That kick from Gilas tenderised Haades's leg. Haades is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Haades blocks a leg kick. Haades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Haades clobbers Gilas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haades throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range. Haades throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot. #T1# A shot to the body from Haades misses and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Haades misses the shot to the body. Gilas flicks out a counter leg kick but Haades steps away. Gilas keeps Haades at a distance using the push kick. #CL2# Gilas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilas scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gilas lands with a left to the head. A short left from Gilas. Gilas lands an uppercut. Haades is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gilas lands an uppercut. Gilas has Haades pushed against the cage. Haades tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Haades trying to stall but Gilas improves his position.
Gilas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Gilas can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
Haades taking a breather. Gilas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haades trying to stall but Gilas improves his position.
Gilas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haades.
Haades working aggressively here.
Gilas stalling in the clinch.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Haades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Haades lands an uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
#T3# Haades lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The referee calls for Haades to work.
Haades avoiding damage.
Gilas letting Haades take a breather here. Gilas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Gilas slowing the pace effectively. Gilas taking a breather. Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilas cracks the inside of Haades's front leg. #T4# Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Haades's leg. Haades is trying to keep his angry face on. Haades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Haades throws a head kick that misses. Gilas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Haades. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas connects with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haades is looking to score with low kicks. Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haades scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gilas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas 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:
OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts. Gilas misses with a leg kick and Newton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Newton. Gilas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2# Gilas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newton to the ground. Gilas is now in Newton's guard.#ES# Newton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gilas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Newton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilas. Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it. We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Newton throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Gilas moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newton prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gilas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newton's efforts to push away.#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas. Gilas is working Newton over against the cage. Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gilas is pushing Newton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gilas tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Gilas lands a nice uppercut. Gilas prevents Newton from breaking the clinch. Newton is trying to break the clinch but Gilas is controlling him. A body shot lands from Gilas.
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilas won't allow it.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Gilas is controlling the position. Newton has had enough of the clinch but Gilas keeps him there for the moment. Gilas stalls. #BC# Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2# Gilas drives through with a takedown into guard. Gilas is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gilas stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Newton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gilas trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas is standing up over Newton. Newton looks to escape but Gilas dives into side control.
#T3# Gilas wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy. Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Newton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2# Newton is rocked! Newton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Oh Newton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas lands a strong strike to the head of Newton. That's dazed him! Gilas looking to finish here. Newton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gilas lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! A very excited looking Neil Gilas 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:
OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas avoids the head kick by Farrelly.
Farrelly lands a body shot.
Gilas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farrelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilas. Farrelly throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away. Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gilas misses the body punch enabling Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab. Gilas throws a wild body kick that Farrelly sees coming a mile off. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farrelly throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range. Gilas slips under a jab. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2# Farrelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gilas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Farrelly controlling the position. Farrelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1# Farrelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farrelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farrelly holds on and takes a little breather. Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Farrelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Farrelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2# Farrelly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gilas keeping moving, preventing Farrelly from controlling successfully. Farrelly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gilas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gilas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farrelly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES# Farrelly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3# An inside leg kick lands from Gilas. Farrelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Farrelly moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Farrelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gilas takes a step back to recover. Gilas is looking to land body kicks. Gilas tries to land a front kick but Farrelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Farrelly swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Farrelly checks a leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Farrelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Farrelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilas slips under a jab from Farrelly. Farrelly scores with a jab to the head.
Farrelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# Nice uppercut lands for Farrelly. That snapped Gilas's head back.
Gilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas works the jab nicely. Farrelly scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Farrelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Farrelly lands a jab to the nose. Farrelly throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Gilas counters with a shoot takedown. Farrelly fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Farrelly pushes Gilas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Farrelly cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gilas throws a leg kick that misses. Farrelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gilas throws a leg kick that misses. Farrelly lands a jab to the head.
Farrelly throws a leg kick but Gilas checks it. Farrelly backing away here, and Gilas unleashes a leg kick that just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Farrelly dominated that round. That's time! Farrelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Farrelly moves into range and connects with a jab. Gilas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Farrelly - that will leave a mark!
Farrelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Farrelly checks a leg kick. Farrelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Farrelly misses with a head kick.
Farrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrelly. Farrelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrelly. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Farrelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Farrelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seamus Farrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Gilas throws a push kick but Farrelly slaps the foot to one side. Farrelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around? Gilas tries to land a front kick but Farrelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Farrelly throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrelly.
Gilas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Farrelly throws a head kick that misses. Gilas avoids the body shot from Farrelly.
Farrelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilas. Farrelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas. Farrelly misses with a jab to the body
and Gilas counters with a good low kick that Farrelly was not able to check. A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas. Gilas misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gilas lands with a right hand. Gilas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farrelly punishes Gilas's body with a nice straight punch. Farrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.#T2# Gilas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gilas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farrelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Farrelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farrelly's hands. Farrelly is looking to score with low kicks. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gilas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Farrelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas. Farrelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Farrelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilas throws a leg kick that misses. Farrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrelly. Farrelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts. Gilas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# Gilas wants to clinch up but Farrelly keeps it at a distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Farrelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Farrelly working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gilas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farrelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Farrelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrelly's elbow. Farrelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Farrelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farrelly working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrelly. #T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gilas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Farrelly.
Farrelly works on Gilas's body with a couple of short punches. Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Farrelly.
Gilas managing to block the knees to the body from Farrelly.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. Farrelly lands a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrelly controls his hands.
Farrelly misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Farrelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Farrelly dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Gilas cracks the inside of Farrelly's front leg. Gilas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gilas blocks the body kick.
Gilas counters with a body kick. Farrelly tries to clinch there but Gilas circles away.
Farrelly throws out a powerful jab. Farrelly throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Farrelly misses with a straight left. Farrelly lands with a hook. Gilas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Farrelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas.#CL# Farrelly clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Farrelly lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Farrelly misses with the head strike.
Seamus Farrelly has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Farrelly avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Farrelly fails to land. #T1# Farrelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Gilas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrelly is keeping busy. Gilas lands a hook that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Farrelly throws an elbow but misses. A head punch on the inside from Farrelly fails to land. Farrelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Farrelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Gilas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farrellys head. Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farrelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Farrelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrelly scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Gilas. #T2# Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas digs a right hand underneath Farrelly's ribcage. Farrelly let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gilas avoiding damage as Farrelly throws knees to the body.
#TD2# Gilas gets 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! Farrelly wants to get back to full guard. Farrelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Farrelly wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy.
Gilas working over Farrelly with some ground and pound. Farrelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Farrelly tries to get to full guard but Gilas has control of the leg. #T3# Gilas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Seamus Farrelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Farrelly is trying to stand up here but Gilas is controlling him well. Farrelly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Farrelly wants to get back to his feet.
Farrelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gilas. Farrelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Seamus Farrelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gilas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4# Gilas controls Farrelly momentarily but Farrelly frees himself. Farrelly being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Gilas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Farrelly escapes and throws Gilas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gilas is trying to improve his position. Gilas keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seamus Farrelly. Well Farrelly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Farrelly! Seamus Farrelly 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:
OFC 338: Slater vs BK
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Xll's leg but Xll calmly moves out of range. Xll tried to counter with a leg kick but Gilas avoided it. Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilas. Xll misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Xll blocks a head kick by Gilas.
Gilas takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Xll misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Xll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gilas scores with a push kick. 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! Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Gilas blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Xll. Gilas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Xll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gilas misses with a body kick. Gilas 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. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Gilas thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gilas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll missing with a left hand there. Gilas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas slips under a jab from Xll.#T2# Gilas misses with a straight left. Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas.#CL2# Gilas has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2# Xll is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gilas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xll to the mat. Xll regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Gilas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now. Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Xll wants to stand and escape but Gilas is having none of it. Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Xll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilas is aware though and is defending well. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Xll keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #SUB# Xll has his foot on Gilas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Xll working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB# Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Xll's legs - danger averted. Xll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there. Xll controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Gilas preventing the sweep. Xll is trying to keep Gilas in close.
Xll is looking to sweep but instead, Gilas has passed into half guard.
Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilas is working away from the top position though. Gilas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Gilas throws out a loose jab but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Xll down. Xll scores with a spinning back kick! Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Xll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. Gilas takes one on the button. Xll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Xll cracks Gilas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Xll moves out of range easily. Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll. Gilas scores with a jab. Xll acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gilas misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xll. Xll throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xll pinned against the cage. Xll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #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! Xll misses with an uppercut. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! Xll thows a left - swing and a miss! Xll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGilas. Gilas throws a push kick but Xll slaps the foot to one side. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. Xll misses with a head kick.
Gilas only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gilas throws a low kick but Xll moves out of range easily. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll is looking to counter punch. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# A head kick misses from Xll. Gilas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gilas connects with an inside leg kick. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gilas throws a leg kick but Xll sees it coming and checks it nicely. Xll is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Xll checks a leg kick nicely. Gilas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll. Gilas throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Gilas. Xll throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Gilas thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gilas throws a push kick but Xll slaps the foot to one side. Xll throws a right and a left that both miss. Xll misses with a looping right.#T4# Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas counters with a straight right hand. Xll lands a jab to the head.
Gilas blocks the body kick.
Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll lands a jab.#CL2# Gilas clinches up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Xll.
Xll's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Xll letting Gilas take a breather here. Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Xll.
Xll stalling in the clinch but Gilas improves position. Xll working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gilas connects with a crisp jab. Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xll throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. The fight stays on the outside here - Gilas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gilas tries to work over Xll's front leg with a kick but Xll checks it. Xll misses with a straight right. Gilas lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Xll blocks the low kick. That kick from Gilas tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Xll throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gilas tries a head kick but it misses.
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas lands a nice looking body shot.
Gilas misses with the body kick and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gilas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. Gilas cracks Xll with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Gilas misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Xll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gilas misses with a low kick. Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Gilas throws a big shot that misses. Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Xll misses with a left hand and Gilas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Xll down. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas misses with a head kick.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Xll.
Gilas moves away from the strike by Xll. Gilas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Xll throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Xll. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Gilas drives through and clinches with Xll against the cage.
Xll takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas. Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Xll - that landed with a thud.
Xll throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gilas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll lands an elbow inside that Gilas shrugs off. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gilas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! During a confident post fight interview, Neil Gilas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Dorrance Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dorrance Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilas.#CL2# Gilas moves into range and clinches up with Dorrance Jr. Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance Jr avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Dorrance Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
Gilas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gilas. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorrance Jr tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dorrance Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Dorrance Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Dorrance Jr takes a shot to the head. Dorrance Jr misses with the head strike.
#T1# Dorrance Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dorrance Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorrance Jr misses with some punches.
Dorrance Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Dorrance Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Dorrance Jr. Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance Jr avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Dorrance Jr lands a body shot. Dorrance Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorrance Jr controls his hands.
Dorrance Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilas. Gilas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dorrance Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr. Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance Jr avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Dorrance Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. #T2# Dorrance Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Gilas blocks a body shot from Dorrance Jr. Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorrance Jr backwards. Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas has Dorrance Jr pressed against the cage.
Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorrance Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Dorrance Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorrance Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas lands a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Gilas gets a trip takedown into half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Dorrance Jr is trying to control but can't.
Gilas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorrance Jr's head. Dorrance Jr wants to control but Gilas passes into side.
Dorrance Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Gilas keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Dorrance Jr can't do much from the bottom here. Dorrance Jr is trying to improve his position. Gilas wants to control but Dorrance Jr is keeping him busy. Dorrance Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Gilas lands a nice forearm strike. Gilas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gilas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Dorrance Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dorrance Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Check out the look on Gilas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gilas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Gilas misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Gilas in side control lands a decent elbow. Dorrance Jr wants to control but Gilas postures up. Dorrance Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Gilas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gilas lands in his opponent's guard. Dorrance Jr seems keen to control Gilas's posture.#SUB# Dorrance Jr working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Dorrance Jr keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Gilas postures up in Dorrance Jr's guard and throws a big left but Dorrance Jr blocks it. Dorrance Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Dorrance Jr working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas works over Dorrance Jr with some ground and pound from guard. Gilas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dorrance Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Dorrance Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily. Gilas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dorrance Jr keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dorrance Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Gilas throws a low kick but Dorrance Jr moves out of range easily. Dorrance Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Gilas misses with an uppercut. Dorrance Jr saw that one coming. Dorrance Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Edmund Dorrance Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick from Gilas misses and Dorrance Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dorrance Jr misses the shot to the body. Gilas scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorrance Jr should have avoided that one. Dorrance Jr thows a leg kick but Gilas checks it and Gilas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gilas tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dorrance Jr counters with a left to the body. Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Dorrance Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dorrance Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gilas avoids it. Gilas is breathing heavily. Dorrance Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Gilas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Dorrance Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dorrance Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorrance Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick from Gilas misses and Dorrance Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. Dorrance Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gilas is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dorrance Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dorrance Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorrance Jr's sensitive parts. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas swings for the body but Dorrance Jr moves out of range.
Dorrance Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Gilas throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Dorrance Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gilas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorrance Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Gilas rushes Dorrance Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Neil Gilas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gilas lands a shoulder strike. Gilas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas trying to stall but Dorrance Jr improves his position.
Dorrance Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dorrance Jr.
Gilas tries to stall but Dorrance Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Dorrance Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorrance Jr. Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Dorrance Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Gilas prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorrance Jr. Gilas is struggling to control the position. Nice body punch from Gilas. Gilas prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr. Dorrance Jr tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dorrance Jr misses with a body punch.
Dorrance Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Gilas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dorrance Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance Jr misses with some punches.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dorrance Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorrance Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dorrance Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. Edmund Dorrance Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Dorrance Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gilas lands with a left to the head. Gilas prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr. Dorrance Jr lands an uppercut. Dorrance Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
Gilas gets through Dorrance Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gilas is leaning against Dorrance Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dorrance Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dorrance Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas blocks an uppercut.
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! A head punch on the inside from Dorrance Jr fails to land. Gilas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dorrance Jr misses with the head strike.
#T3# Gilas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorrance Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilass head. Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Dorrance Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas misses with a body punch.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr. Dorrance Jr tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Dorrance Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Dorrance Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dorrance Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance Jr blocks a body shot from Gilas. Dorrance Jr tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A head punch on the inside from Dorrance Jr fails to land. Dorrance Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Dorrance Jr back against the cage. Gilas is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dorrance Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Dorrance Jr back against the cage. Dorrance Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmund Dorrance Jr. I think Gilas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! Our winner, Neil Gilas, 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:
DUEL#116 Kapaldi vs Saibot
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Gilas. A telegraphed right hand from Chick misses the target. Chick lands with a good body shot. Donk. Gilas catches Chick right on the button with a cross. Chick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chick. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas is looking to slow Chick down with leg kicks. Chick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Chick moves his leg out of the way. Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chick. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2# Gilas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1# Chick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gilas's corner is telling him to maintain position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Gilas distracts Chick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gilas controls from within his opponent's guard. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Chick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Chick!#REVR# Chick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Gilas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gilas is pulling down on Chick's head. It's preventing any offense from Chick, at least for the moment. Gilas wants to sweep but no luck. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gilas holds on and takes a little breather. Chick won't allow Gilas to sweep him here. #T3# Gilas pulls Chick in to control the position. Gilas striking off his back but it's not causing Chick any problems. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chick throws a combination that misses and Gilas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chick is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gilas thows a leg kick but Chick checks it and Chick counters with a head kick. Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick. Gilas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gilas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Gilas throws a head kick that misses. Gilas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chick moves out of range of the body kick. Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas. Chick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gilas with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chick moves out of range of the strikes. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas throws out a powerful jab. Gilas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chick fails to land with a series of punches.
Chick thuds his shin into the meat of Gilas's side. Gilas throws a leg kick but Chick sees it coming and moves out of range. Gilas misses with a head kick.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters circling a little - Chick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gilas wants to clinch up but Chick keeps it at a distance. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gilas moves out of range as Chick strikes. Gilas tries to work over Chick's front leg with a kick but Chick checks it. Chick is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Chick misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gilas or perhaps it was just good defense by Chick, which made it look bad. Gilas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Gilas - just one landing. #CUT2# It looks like Andy Chick has been cut. Gilas lands a front kick. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chick lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range. A jab from Chick misses. #T1# Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick walks into a jab. Chick lands a body shot.
Jab from Gilas. Gilas misses with a body kick. Chick swinging wildly here.
Chick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gilas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. That kick from Gilas tenderised Chick's leg. Chick is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Gilas is looking to slow Chick down with leg kicks. Nice straight punches there by Gilas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gilas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Chick. Gilas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gilas. Chick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas tries to clinch and Chick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Chick moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Gilas throws an overhand right that lands on Chick's shoulder, as Chick tries to avoid the shot. Gilas keeps Chick at a distance using the push kick. Gilas slips under a jab from Chick. Gilas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilas thinking. #T3# Chick swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas misses with a kick to the body and Chick counters with a good, hard body kick but Gilas shrugs it off. #TD2# Gilas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gilas is trying to ground and pound but Chick uses the momentary lack of control by Gilas to regain half guard. Gilas throwing shots but Chick is blocking nicely. Chick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chick defending well though. Gilas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4# Chick is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilas. Chick's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Chick gets back to full guard.
Chick trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Gilas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas postures up in Chick's guard and throws a big left but Chick blocks it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Chick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gilas scores with a kick to the midsection. Chick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilas. Chick swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chick's hands. Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Gilas is looking to clinch. Chick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Chick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gilas misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chick misses the target. Gilas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chick.#T1# Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
Gilas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chick to counter with a crisp jab. Good standup being displayed there by Gilas as he connects with a hook. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. A head kick misses from Gilas. Chick misses with an uppercut
and Gilas counters with a leg kick. Gilas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chick misses with an uppercut
and Gilas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Gilas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gilas duly obliges. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gilas shoots for a takedown but Chick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Gilas misses the target. Chick moves into range and connects with a jab. Chick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas tries a low kick but Chick avoids it. Chick pushes Gilas away with a front kick. Gilas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas connects with a body shot. Gilas misses with a low kick. Gilas connects with a right hand. Chick shakes it off. Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.#T3# Gilas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gilas checks a low kick from Chick. Gilas tries to clinch but Chick moves out of range. Gilas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gilas looks to land a body kick but Chick moved away. Chick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Gilas connects with a leg kick. Chick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Some bone on bone action there as Gilas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gilas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gilas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Gilas responds with a good body kick, but Chick manages to step out the way in time.#T4# Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chick is just out of range. It looked like Chick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice shot by Gilas. Chick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2# Gilas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chick to the mat! Chick manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chick is keeping the position for now. Gilas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Andy Chick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gilas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gilas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! A very excited looking Neil Gilas 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:
DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Farrelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Farrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gilas if he has to take too many more of those.
Farrelly moves in looking to clinch but Gilas pushes him off. Gilas avoids the body shot from Farrelly.
Farrelly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Farrelly lands with a right hand. Farrelly misses with a wild body shot. Farrelly throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it. Farrelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Farrelly avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've been hearing reports that Gilas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Farrelly tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farrelly looks to throw the jab but Gilas is out of range. Gilas is looking to clinch but Farrelly is avoiding it.
Gilas missing with a left hand there. Farrelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gilas throws out a leg kick but Farrelly moves out of range and Gilas only half commits. Farrelly misses with a body kick. #T1# Gilas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farrelly. Farrelly cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Farrelly checks the leg kick. Farrelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Farrelly tries a low kick but Gilas avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farrelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gilas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gilas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas throws a lazy uppercut
and Farrelly counters with a leg kick. Gilas avoids the head kick by Farrelly.
Gilas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gilas tries to clinch but Farrelly moves out of range. Farrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrelly. Seamus Farrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farrelly. Gilas is looking to chop away at Farrelly's legs. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gilas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farrelly checks a leg kick. #CL2# Farrelly has Gilas up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrelly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Farrelly fails to land. Farrelly tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Farrelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilass head. #TD# Gilas has clasped his hands together around Farrelly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Farrelly is trying to buck Gilas off. Farrelly dodges the ground and pound from Gilas. Gilas throwing shots but missing, from side control. Farrelly tries to bench press Gilas off him but Gilas keeps the position. #T3# Gilas is looking to take a break and control but Farrelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gilas 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. Gilas misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Gilas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Farrelly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Farrelly is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gilas thows a huge punch but Farrelly dodges it nicely.
Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Farrelly's head. Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrelly defending well though. #T4# Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrelly defending well though. Farrelly trying to control but Gilas postures up.
Farrelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Gilas from advancing to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas is pressing down on Farrelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farrelly is holding on for now. Farrelly is refusing to be controlled, as Gilas sits in half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gilas stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Good work by Farrelly as he checks the leg kick. Farrelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gilas throws a leg kick but Farrelly checks it. Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Farrelly's side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus Farrelly will probably get the nod. 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# Farrelly takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses. Nice uppercut there from Farrelly. Gilas avoids the head kick by Farrelly.
As Farrelly backs away, Gilas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Farrelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrelly walks into a straight right hand from Gilas. Farrelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Farrelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gilas to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Farrelly drives through and clinches with Gilas against the cage.
Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
Farrelly throws an elbow that misses.
Gilas digs a right hand into Farrelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farrelly's gas tank. Farrelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrelly gets underhooks to prevent Gilas's takedown attempt.
Gilas misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Farrelly breaks from the clinch.
Gilas scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farrelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas.#T1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Farrelly's leg but Farrelly calmly moves out of range. Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Farrelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick. Farrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Gilas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farrelly on the side of the head. Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Farrelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farrelly can pounce on him.
Gilas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Farrelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farrelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Farrelly connects with a jab. Farrelly swinging wildly here.
Farrelly checks a low kick from Gilas.#T2# Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas feinted there with a counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Gilas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farrelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Farrelly's guard now, I'm sure. Gilas with a nice head shot there. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Farrelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there. #T3# Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farrelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Farrelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrelly, not yet. Gilas working some strikes from top position. Farrelly working a defensive guard here.
#ES2# Farrelly pushes Gilas off and gets back to his feet.
#TD# Gilas shoots in and bounces Farrelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Farrelly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Seamus Farrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas looks for the body kick but Farrelly saw that one coming. Farrelly shapes to counter with a head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Farrelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gilas moves away from the strike by Farrelly. Gilas connects with an inside leg kick. Farrelly wants to clinch up but Gilas keeps it at a distance. Farrelly scores with a nice strike. Farrelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Farrelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas throws a body punch but Farrelly moves out of range. Farrelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seamus Farrelly will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Farrelly wants to clinch. Farrelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gilas connects with a leg kick. Farrelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Farrelly throws a leg kick that misses. A jab from Farrelly misses. As Farrelly looks to move away, Gilas throws a big counter combo but Farrelly just gets out of the way. Farrelly misses with a kick to the body.
Gilas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farrelly. That one must have hurt. Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gilas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farrelly is able to avoid easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas lands a body shot.
Farrelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Farrelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farrelly misses with a leg kick. Farrelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1##CL# Gilas takes the fight into the clinch. Farrelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Gilas - that landed with a thud.
Farrelly lands with a light punch inside. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gilas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards. Gilas is trying to drag Farrelly to the mat but Farrelly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gilas blocks an elbow strike. Gilas wants to stall.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Farrelly. Gilas lands with a short shot to the head. Gilas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gilas lands a hook to the side of the head. Gilas leaning against his opponent.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrelly prevents it.
Seamus Farrelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Farrelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrelly. Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Farrelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gilas is working Farrelly over against the cage. Farrelly misses with a body punch.
#T3# Gilas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seamus Farrelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas tries for a takedown but Farrelly manages to get underhooks.
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farrelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farrelly defends it nicely. Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farrelly! But no joy. Gilas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gilas misses with a low kick. Farrelly throws a big counter head kick but Gilas avoids it with no problem. Farrelly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gilas misses with a hook
and Farrelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Farrelly checks a low kick from Gilas.#T4# Gilas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farrelly under the eye. Gilas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gilas misses with an uppercut. Farrelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gilas takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farrelly lands with a good body shot. Farrelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gilas on the side of the head. Gilas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Farrelly instigates a clinch. Gilas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrelly is keeping busy. Farrelly works on Gilas's body with a couple of short punches. Farrelly lands an uppercut. Gilas leaning his opponent against the cage. Gilas throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Seamus Farrelly. I've got Farrelly 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Farrelly! Seamus Farrelly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Volland lands with a straight right. Gilas didn't see that one coming. Gilas scores with a decent looking hook. Volland tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gilas! But no joy. Volland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Volland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gilas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Volland. Volland throws a right hand that misses
and Gilas counters with an inside leg kick. Volland with a nice cross. Nice body punch from Gilas. Gilas connects with a high kick. We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Gilas wants to land a leg kick but Volland is out of range. A low kick from Volland misses and Gilas counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# Volland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volland with a jab. Volland with a nice cross. Volland thows a leg kick but Gilas checks it and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Volland lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range. An inside leg kick lands from Volland. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Volland on the wrong end of a nice jab. Volland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilas. Gilas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilas throws a leg kick and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gilas cracks Volland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gilas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Volland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
Volland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Volland working aggressively here.
Volland throws a head punch that misses. Gilas prevents a body shot from Volland. A shot in the inside from Volland. Our sources have told us that Volland has been working on his elbows in the gym. Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Volland. #T3# Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Gilas blocks a body shot from Volland. Gilas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Volland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilas lands a shoulder strike. Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
Volland working aggressively here.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
Volland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #TD# Volland pulls guard successfully.
Gilas tries to free his leg and advance position but Volland is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB# Volland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gilas stacks Volland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gilas! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volland is looking for a sweep. Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Volland tries to buck Gilas off but Gilas is having none of it. Gilas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Volland some visible discomfort.
Volland is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Volland's face as Gilas controls the position. Volland takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Volland tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas cracks Volland with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gilas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Volland is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gilas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#99 Brophy vs Dogwood
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Gilas thows a body kick. Frog tries to catch it but that hurt him. Gilas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas lands a body shot.
Gilas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Crazy Frog has been cut. Gilas digs a good hook to Frog's body.
Gilas lands a right hook to the body.
Frog is breathing heavily. Gilas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. #T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frog. Gilas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frog is landing a low percentage of strikes. Gilas lands a jab-cross combination. A good leg kick by Gilas. Gilas throws a shot to the body.
Gilas throws a right hand that Frog ducks under and follows up with a left that Frog also avoids with ease.#T2# Frog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gilas scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# Crazy Frog's cut is getting worse. Gilas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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! Gilas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gilas lands a jab.#ROC2# Frog is rocked! Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Oh Frog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Frog up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gilas from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Frog's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Gilas! An out of breath Neil Gilas 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:
DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas takes a swing at Ingesson's ribcage but misses. A jab from Gilas misses. Gilas misses with a straight right. Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson. Ingesson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gilas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Ingesson. Those never looked like landing. Gilas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Gilas shoots and misses and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gilas feints and then cracks Ingesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingesson down. Gilas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ingesson. #T1# A punch combination from Gilas misses. Gilas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ingesson's head. Ingesson throws an off balance right hand
and Gilas counters with a nice leg kick. We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Some wild striking there from Gilas.
Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Ingesson off balance momentarily. Gilas throws out a leg kick but Ingesson moves out of range and Gilas only half commits. Gilas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ingvar Ingesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Ingesson throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily. Gilas motions for Ingesson to come forward. Gilas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ingesson throws a big counter combination but Gilas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ingesson throws a combination that misses and Gilas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingesson is just out of range. It looked like Ingesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gilas throws a chopping leg kick but Ingesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ingesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ingesson misses with a hook. Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ingesson misses with a hook
and Gilas counters with a left to the body. Ingesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas. A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Gilas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ingesson tries to sprawl out of it but Gilas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ingesson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ingvar Ingesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Gilas misses with a takedown and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand. Gilas misses with a body shot.
Ingesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gilas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ingesson misses with a wild body shot. Ingesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Gilas shoots and misses and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range. Ingesson appears to be looking for a big counter. Gilas swings for the body but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson avoids the body shot from Gilas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ingesson. Ingesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ingesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
#KD# Ingesson cracks Gilas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ingesson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gilas to stand back up! Gilas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingvar Ingesson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Gilas misses with a hook. Ingesson is looking to counter punch. Gilas misses with a hook
and Ingesson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gilas fails with the takedown and Ingesson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gilas has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ingvar Ingesson! After the big win, Ingvar Ingesson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range. Gilas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD# Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into Gilas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gilas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilas postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it. #T1# Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard. #REVR# Gilas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilas is retaining full guard. Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Emelianenko working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
#T2##SUB# Emelianenko has an active guard here but Gilas has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Emelianenko has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gilas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gilas lands with a punch from half guard. My spies in mickeyharts the greatest inform me that Gilas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3# Gilas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here. Gilas working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Emelianenko trying to control but Gilas postures up.
Gilas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back. Gilas trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko. Gilas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Emelianenko controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Gilas working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gilas passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gilas tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gilas to the ground. Gilas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gilas throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side. Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gilas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilas defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Gilas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Gilas. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt. Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gilas lands a head shot. Gilas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Gilas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD2# Gilas lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Gilas takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gilas punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gilas. Gilas throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it. Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Neil Gilas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg. Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side. 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! Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Gilas.
Gilas lands with a hook. Emelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas with a body punch. A glancing blow. That kick from Gilas tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Jab by Gilas.#ROC2# Emelianenko is rocked! Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Gilas scores with a kick to the midsection. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover. Gilas delivers a nice body kick. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Emelianenko to the canvas! Emelianenko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gilas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-494
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Moreira throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Moreira pushes Gilas off and gets back to his feet. A bone on bone clash there as Moreira blocks the leg kick.
Gilas digs a good hook to Moreira's body.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moreira. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moreira on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Moreira misses the target. Gilas takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses. #TD# Gilas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gilas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gilas 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.#T1# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gilas connects with a nice short shot to Moreira's temple. Gilas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moreira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Moreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilas. Gilas trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom. Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gilas working Moreira over with strikes. #ROC# Moreira is rocked! We've been hearing good reports from Gilas'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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas content to control rather than advance. Gilas scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Moreira is still in real trouble! Can Gilas finish him?#T2# Gilas thows a huge punch but Moreira dodges it nicely.
Moreira seems to have recovered his senses. Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Moreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gilas slows the pace down in half guard. Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Moreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilas. Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gilas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gilas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3# Moreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Moreira gets back to full guard.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gilas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas. #ES2# Moreira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Moreira avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreira's elbow. Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreira controls his hands.
#T4# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Moreira blocks a body shot from Gilas. Gilas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gilas managing to block the knees to the body from Moreira.
Gilas can't find room to land a body shot as Moreira controls the action.
Gilas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreira 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. Gilas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas. Gilas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Gilas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moreira wants to control but Gilas postures up. Gilas throws an elbow but Moreira slips to the side and avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Vieira Moreira's cut. That's time! Gilas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Gilas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT# The cut above Daniel Vieira Moreira's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gilas slips a jab from Moreira. Gilas misses the shot to the body. Gilas is looking to slow Moreira down with leg kicks. Moreira tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A combination from Gilas does no damage. Neil Gilas is winning the standup battle so far. Gilas doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Moreira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Moreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreira tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gilas misses the shot to the body. Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilas takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses. Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Moreira scores with a push kick. Moreira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gilas will feel that in the morning. Gilas scores with a jab to the body. Gilas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira. Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gilas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Moreira throws a nice inside leg kick. Moreira throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
Gilas works Moreira's body with a nice hook.#CL# Gilas clinches up with Moreira and pushes him back against the cage. Moreira misses with the head strike.
Moreira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Moreira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas taking a breather. #T2##BC2# Moreira manages to break the clinch.
Gilas lands a lovely overhand right. Moreira throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas misses with a wild body shot. Gilas blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gilas keeps Moreira at a distance using the push kick. Moreira is breathing heavily.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Moreira enables Gilas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moreira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Moreira kicks Gilas off and gets to his feet. Moreira throws a head kick that misses. As Moreira backs away, Gilas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gilas misses with the combination.
#TD# Gilas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Moreira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3# Moreira tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch. Moreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Gilas gets a takedown into half guard. Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gilas trying to control the pace. #T4# Gilas thows a huge punch but Moreira dodges it nicely.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Vieira Moreira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neil Gilas! During a confident post fight interview, Neil Gilas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Daniel Vieira Moreira stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done!'.
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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Palmares. Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas. Palmares misses with an uppercut. Gilas now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Palmares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmares throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Palmares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilas.
Palmares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut. Gilas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gilas scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmares. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmares moves away. Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Gilas.#CL# Palmares drives through and clinches with Gilas against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmares's elbow. #T1# Palmares misses with some punches.
Gilas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmares scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gilas gets through Palmares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Gilas to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmares. Gilas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gilas lands with a left to the head. Our sources have told us that Palmares has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. A bit of stalling here from Gilas.
We've been informed that Gilas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Palmares misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas effectively controlling the action here. Gilas swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Palmares avoiding damage.
Palmares misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gilas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilas. Gilas cracks Palmares with a nice body shot. Gilas being controlled against the cage. Gilas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Palmares up against the cage. Gilas gets through Palmares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmares. Palmares tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 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! Gilas stalling.
#T3# Gilas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmares looking to slow down the pace here. Palmares misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gilas controlling the action here for a moment.
Palmares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Palmares avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage. Palmares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Palmares trying to stall but Gilas improves his position.
Palmares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Palmares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas. Palmares blocks an uppercut.
Palmares tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Palmares back against the cage. Palmares tries for a takedown but Gilas manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gilas - that landed with a thud.
Gilas is stalling here.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Palmares jumps guard but Gilas stands there with Palmares around his waist. Palmares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gilas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmares's elbow. Gilas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Palmares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Palmares fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Palmares scores with a shot to the body.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Palmares takes a step back to recover. The fighters circling - Palmares throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Palmares with a jab. Gilas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilas scrambles back to his feet. Palmares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Rodrigo Palmares is winning the standup battle so far. Palmares moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas looks to land a left hand but Palmares moved out of range nicely. Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmares sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Palmares. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Palmares misses with a straight left. Gilas misses with a hook
and Palmares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gilas scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmares should have avoided that one. 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! Palmares throws a hook but Gilas blocks it.#T1# Palmares throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot. Palmares lands the left hand. Gilas misses with a body shot.
Palmares works the jab nicely. Palmares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gilas avoids the body shot from Palmares.
Palmares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas throws a head kick that misses. Palmares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Palmares misses and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand. Gilas throws a half hearted mid kick. Gilas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gilas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
#T2# Jab, jab by Gilas - just one landing. Gilas connects with a body shot that sends Palmares's belly button to the back. Gilas cracks Palmares with a right hand to the side of the head. Palmares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Palmares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmares swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gilas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palmares under the eye. A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Palmares does a little dance to reset his feet. Palmares misses with an uppercut
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut. Palmares throws a body shot but no joy. Palmares avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Palmares misses with a straight left. Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gilas connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Gilas catches Palmares right on the button with a cross.#T3# Gilas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gilas moves out of range of the strikes. Gilas misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gilas misses. Palmares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilas scores with a nice head shot. Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Gilas. Gilas lands with a straight right. Palmares didn't see that one coming.#ROC2# Palmares is rocked! Gilas misses with an uppercut. Palmares is looking to counter the offense by Gilas and move into the clinch. Gilas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Oh Palmares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Palmares throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmares. Palmares seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Palmares lands a jab to the head.
Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas. Gilas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gilas throws a good cross that connects.
Palmares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas. Palmares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Palmares misses with a wild body shot. Palmares slips a jab from Gilas. A swing and a miss from Palmares. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gilas stuns Palmares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas scores with a nice strike. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Palmares avoids the body shot from Gilas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Palmares throws a big shot that misses. Gilas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A big right from Palmares misses. Palmares throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2# and Gilas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Palmares! Gilas lets Palmares back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Gilas cracks Palmares on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Palmares falls backwards against the cage. Gilas follows up with more strikes that drop Palmares to his knees. Gilas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Palmares! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas! After winning the bout, Neil Gilas 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gilas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Sanchez pushes Gilas up against the cage in a clinch. Gilas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Gilas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage. Gilas lands a left hand.
#BC# Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Gilas or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad. #CL# Sanchez closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sanchez misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Gilas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Gilas is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Gilas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sanchez postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gilas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gilas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. Gilas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB# Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB# Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas with a nice head shot there. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVR# Gilas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Gilas chips away with some ground and pound. Sanchez wants to stand but Gilas is controlling the position. Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Gilas postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it. Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow. Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gilas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sanchez wants to sweep here but Gilas controlling him for the moment. Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gilas working some strikes from top position. Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gilas stops Sanchez from standing up. Gilas distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Gilas landing some decent shots from guard. Gilas scoring with punches to the head and body. Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Gilas is having none of it. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas with a nice head shot there. Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Sanchez pulls Gilas in to control the position. Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Gilas lands a couple of digs. Gilas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilas. Estefan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Sanchez throws a hook but Gilas blocks it. Gilas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sanchez throws a right hand that Gilas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilas also avoids with ease.#CL2# Gilas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gilas is struggling to control the position. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilas has double underhooks. Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination. Gilas moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
#T1# Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas misses with a looping right. Gilas tries to clinch up. Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Gilas misses with a head kick.
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sanchez misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Gilas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gilas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Gilas.
Sanchez jumps guard but Gilas stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Gilas lands a nice uppercut. Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilas won't allow it.
Gilas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away. Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gilas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gilas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gilas can turn it around. Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilas has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Gilas. Gilas stalling.
Gilas scores with a hook to the body. Gilas lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilas. Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC# Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gilas checks it well. Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gilas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilas. Gilas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sanchez throws a leg kick and Gilas counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check. #CL2# Gilas gets a clinch. The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Gilas lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gilas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas lands a shot to the body. Gilas slows down the pace here.
Gilas lands a shot to the body.#T4# Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gilas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gilas pressing his opponent against the cage. Gilas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The referee is keeping an eye on Gilas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Gilas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gilas slows down the pace here.
Gilas scores with a nice hook to the head. Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Sanchez drives through and clinches with Gilas against the cage.
Neil Gilas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Gilas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gilas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gilas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas. Gilas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Sanchez is rocked! Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas. Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas scores with a nice hook to the head. Sanchez looking for a takedown. Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilas is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice right hand lands inside from Gilas. A right hook to the body lands for Gilas.
Gilas presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Gilas.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
Gilas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gilas lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gilas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2# Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gilas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Sanchez wants to sweep here but Gilas controlling him for the moment. Gilas is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sanchez pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage. Gilas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now. Gilas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Gilas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Sanchez is trying to stand.
Gilas controlling the action here. Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far. Gilas prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
#T4# Sanchez tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control. Gilas winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gilas slows the pace down in half guard. Sanchez trying to hold on to Gilas's head to control him but Gilas postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gilas prevents Sanchez from improving his position. Gilas is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gilas 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! An out of breath Neil Gilas 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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ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gilas tries to clinch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. Al-Khaldi lands a head kick!
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range. Gilas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Gilas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gilas tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there. Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot. Gilas slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas swings away with a leg kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilas is defended easily by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts. Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gilas has time to react. Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas. Gilas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away. Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gilas misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Gilas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gilas fails with a takedown attempt. Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side. Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick. Al-Khaldi looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Al-Khaldi kicks Gilas off and gets back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al-Khaldi connects with the punch. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilas manages to circle out of the way. A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi. A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi. #CL2# Al-Khaldi gets tackled into the cage by Gilas. Gilas maintains the clinch. #T4# Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position. #BC# Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Gilas takes it in his stride. Gilas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al-Khaldi rather than just go for the knockout. Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body. Gilas avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas walks into a left hand. #CL# Al-Khaldi clinches up with Gilas and pushes him back against the cage. Al-Khaldi lands a body punch. Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al-Khaldi is defending well. Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round. That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Al-Khaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gilas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around? Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head. Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi wants to stall.
#TD2# Gilas wants the takedown. Al-Khaldi is fighting it off but Gilas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al-Khaldi's guard against the cage.#ES# Al-Khaldi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gilas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gilas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #BC# Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al-Khaldi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts. Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1# Gilas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw. Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi lands with a shot to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilas at a distance.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far. Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left lands for Al-Khaldi.#T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage! Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
#CL2# Gilas rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gilas lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside. Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut. Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Al-Khaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land. Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3# Al-Khaldi stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi letting Gilas take a breather here. Gilas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. A body shot lands from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Gilas is pushing Al-Khaldi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Al-Khaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Gilas blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi. Gilas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al-Khaldi up against the cage. Gilas lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #BC# Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right. Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilas blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gilas moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Gilas shoots in but Al-Khaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Al-Khaldi scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi. Gilas misses the shot to the body. Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al-Khaldi - that will leave a mark!
Gilas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi. Gilas misses with a takedown #CL# and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
#CL# Al-Khaldi clinches up against the cage.#BC# Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks. Gilas with a poor takedown and Al-Khaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Al-Khaldi throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage. Gilas throws a leg kick #CL# and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gilas up against the cage. Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage. Gilas misses with some punches.
Gilas tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gilas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#BC# Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice jab there from Al-Khaldi. Gilas fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick. Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al-Khaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Al-Khaldi moves into range and connects with a jab. Al-Khaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gilas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi with a jab. Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# A low kick from Gilas is predictable there #CL# and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi. Gilas lands a body punch in the clinch. Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut. Gilas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas tries to stall but Al-Khaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Al-Khaldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi! Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilas enables Ciprianni to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ciprianni postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it. Gilas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gilas trying to keep a closed guard but Ciprianni is proving a slippery customer.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #SUB2# Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Gilas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilas manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Gilas's guard. Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas trying to control the position here. #T1# Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilas is keeping the position for now. Gilas working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Ciprianni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Ciprianni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gilas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gilas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gilas! #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A lull in the action here as Gilas stalls from top position. Ciprianni tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ciprianni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Ciprianni is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gilas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ciprianni wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are battling for position here. Ciprianni manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Gilas preventing the sweep. Ciprianni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gilas throws a strike but Ciprianni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ciprianni showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gilas is pulling down on Ciprianni's head to control his posture. Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T4# Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet. Ciprianni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilas's guard. Gilas is looking to control Ciprianni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilas avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ciprianni is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing. Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gilas on the side of the head. Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away. Ciprianni blocks a head kick by Gilas.
A head kick from Ciprianni lands but Gilas takes it in his stride. Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ciprianni scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciprianni.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# Ciprianni lands a head shot. Ciprianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni. Gilas looks to throw the jab but Ciprianni is out of range. A shot to the liver by Ciprianni. Beautiful body shot. Gilas walks into a straight right hand from Ciprianni. Ciprianni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilas. Gilas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Ciprianni forces Gilas back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Ciprianni pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ciprianni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gilas won't allow Ciprianni to sweep him here. #SUB2# Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily. Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Gilas lands a couple of digs. Ciprianni looking to control.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Ciprianni looking to control.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head. Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Ciprianni is pulling down on Gilas's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Ciprianni looking for a guillotine here but Gilas defends easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #T4# Gilas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gilas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gilas wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving. Gilas being controlled here momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas tries to clinch up. Ciprianni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch. Ciprianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing. Gilas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilas needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there. Ciprianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.#TD# Gilas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ciprianni is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted? Ciprianni has his hands clasped together around Gilas's back. He's all about the action. Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
#T1# Gilas is fighting to break Ciprianni's control of his arms but Ciprianni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gilas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. Ciprianni trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# 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. Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head. Ciprianni is adopting a defensive guard. Gilas works over Ciprianni with some ground and pound from guard. Ciprianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVB# Ciprianni passes Gilas's left leg - he's now in half guard. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni postures up.
#T3# Gilas is looking to improve his position.
Gilas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciprianni is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
Gilas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ciprianni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gilas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilas. Ciprianni pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Gilas won't allow it. #SUB2# Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Gilas is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Ciprianni is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Ciprianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ciprianni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni! A victorious Danny Ciprianni 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:
ITFL 8.2
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Gilas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gilas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Gilas lands a decent elbow from side control. Gilas working the strikes but Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion. Gilas is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Orion controlling the position.#SUB2# Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely. Orion is pulling down on Gilas's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilas, at least for the moment. Gilas postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Gilas wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gilas tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Orion throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily. As Orion looks to move away, Gilas throws a big counter combo but Orion just gets out of the way. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away. Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Orion. Gilas takes one to the chin there. A nice leg kick lands there from Orion. Gilas tries to clinch there but Orion circles away.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gilas tries to clinch but Orion moves away and Orion counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Orion moves out of range of the strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas.#T4# Orion cracks Gilas with a right hand to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick. Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gilas is out of range and Orion settles back down. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Orion stalks Gilas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilas's face. Gilas staggers backwards, shaken. Gilas is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilas manages to avoid it. Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Gilas has managed to clinch.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Orion shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion. Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Gilas 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. The referee calls for Orion to work.
Orion misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf. Orion avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Orion throws a big counter head kick but Gilas avoids it with no problem. A combination from Orion does no damage. Gilas tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it. Gilas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gilas shoots in but no luck this time. Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas checks a low kick from Orion. Orion thumps Gilas with a low kick. Gilas digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Gilas misses the body punch and Orion counters with a nice body kick. #T1##TD# Gilas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Orion is not content to let Gilas control the position. Orion keeps control of the position for the meantime. Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilas is working away from the top position though. Orion controlling the position well. #T2# Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Gilas is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows. Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Gilas on that attempt. Gilas walks into a stiff left hand from Orion. Orion misses with a body kick. #T4# Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gilas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Orion lands an elbow that stopped Gilas in his tracks for a moment. Orion tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilas avoids the damage to the body. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Orion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gilas takes an elbow to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orion misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion. A short right from Gilas on the inside. Orion misses with a hook from the clinch. Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Orion moves forwards but Gilas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Orion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it. Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here. Orion 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. Gilas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gilas with a body shot. Gilas misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy. Gilas dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Gilas tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orion throws out a loose jab but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Orion lands a body shot.
Orion lands a jab to the nose. Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# Gilas misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a nice kick to the body. Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Orion. Orion lands a jab to Gilas's midsection. Orion throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage. Orion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Orion throws a quick inside leg kick. Orion misses with a wild body shot. Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Orion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A shot to the body from Gilas misses and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily. Gilas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Orion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2# Orion throws a nice inside leg kick. Gilas shoots in and drives through. Orion sprawls well.#TD# Gilas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Orion gets full guard. Orion trying to control the position.
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Orion controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Orion!#REVB# Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2# Orion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilas, up you get! Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Gilas takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses. Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Orion delivers a nice body kick. Orion tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Gilas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Orion leaves Gilas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Gilas down. Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilas's head. Nice body punch from Orion.
And that's the end of the fight! Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Orion 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion! Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ITFL 7.2
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# A big left from Gilas misses. Carr with a hook. Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gilas shoots and misses and Carr counters with a stiff right hand. Carr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilas's hands. Gilas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2# It looks like Cornelius Carr has been cut. Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carr misses with a straight left. Gilas takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gilas lands a front kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carr lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily. Carr misses with a leg kick. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Carr jabs Gilas right on the nose. Gilas blinks but takes it well. Carr connects with the punch. Carr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight. Carr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gilas misses with a jab to the body
and Carr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gilas. Nice jab there from Carr. Carr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Carr scores with a nice right hand.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Carr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gilas closes the distance and clinches up with Carr, looking for a takedown. Gilas pushes Carr against the cage but Carr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A low kick from Gilas misses and Carr counters with a nice uppercut. Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A jab lands there for Carr. Gilas looks to land a right hand but Carr moved out of range. Carr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Carr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gilas back to the cage. Carr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Carr thuds his right hand into Gilas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Good standup being displayed there by Carr as he connects with a hook.#ROC# Gilas is rocked!#T3# Carr lands a jab to the head.
Gilas is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him? Carr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Carr thuds a left hand into Gilas's body. Gilas seems to have recovered his senses. Gilas throws an off balance right hand
and Carr counters with a crisp right that sends Gilas to the canvas! Carr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr! Cornelius Carr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ITFL 6.2
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Lobo throws a leg kick that misses. Lobo throws a body kick that misses. Lobo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gilas misses with a few strikes there.
Gilas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Gilas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lobo. Lobo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked and Gilas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Antonio Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gilas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo. A bone on bone clash there as Gilas blocks the leg kick.
Lobo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gilas checks a leg kick. Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Gilas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gilas if he has to take too many more of those.
Lobo throws a low kick but Gilas moves out of range easily. A shot to the liver by Gilas. Beautiful body shot. Gilas is looking to clinch. Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Gilas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.#T1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SP ICON sucks donkey dick in the buildup to the fight. Lobo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gilas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Gilas throws a leg kick but Lobo moved away. Gilas stuns Lobo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lobo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lobo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A low kick from Lobo misses and Gilas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobo thinking. Gilas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gilas fakes the leg kick and cracks Lobo in the body. Lobo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gilas. That one must have hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lobo throws a leg kick but Gilas checks it. Lobo misses with a kick to the body and Gilas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gilas is looking to wear down Lobo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gilas checks a leg kick. #T2# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
Gilas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. Lobo motions for Gilas to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gilas is able to avoid easily. Lobo throws a leg kick and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gilas 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. Gilas blocks a head kick by Lobo.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
Gilas swings for the body but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo fakes the leg kick and cracks Gilas in the body. Gilas is looking to slow Lobo down with leg kicks. Lobo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Gilas is out of range. Lobo fakes the leg kick and cracks Gilas in the body. #T3# A head kick by Lobo misses and Gilas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lobo misses with a low kick. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lobo scores with a kick to the body.
Lobo looks for the body kick but Gilas saw that one coming. Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it. A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lobo 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. Gilas looks to throw the jab but Lobo is out of range. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobo moves away. Lobo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gilas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lobo counters with a low kick, right behind Gilas 's knee. Gilas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lobo motions for Gilas to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lobo throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Lobo only half commits. #T4# Lobo lands with a slapping head kick. Lobo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gilas takes a step back to recover. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobo moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gilas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Lobo does a little dance to reset his feet. Gilas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lobo misses with a low kick. Lobo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Gilas. Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Gilas's leg but Gilas calmly moves out of range. Gilas looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely. Gilas cracks Lobo with a right hand to the side of the head. Gilas misses with a wild body shot. Gilas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lobo throws a leg kick that misses. Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lobo blocks a jab. Gilas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobo can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gilas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lobo - the referee stops the clock and Gilas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lobo. Gilas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lobo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf. Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lobo misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Gilas counters with a quick kick to the body but Lobo blocks it. Lobo avoids the body shot from Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gilas is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gilas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gilas blocks a head kick by Lobo.
#T1# Lobo throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lobo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lobo tries a low kick but Gilas avoids it. Lobo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lobo misses with a head kick.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Antonio Lobo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lobo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilas. Lobo thows a leg kick but Gilas checks it and Gilas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobo thinking. Gilas avoids the head kick by Lobo.
It looked like Gilas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it. Gilas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lobo counters with a thumping low kick. Lobo misses with a leg kick and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand. Lobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Gilas misses the shot to the body. Gilas checks the leg kick. Lobo 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. Lobo throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Lobo only half commits. Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas works Lobo's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Lobo. Lobo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gilas blocks a low kick nicely. Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick. Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Gilas misses the body punch and Lobo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gilas's knee momentarily. Gilas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lobo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3# Lobo throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away. Lobo 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. Lobo 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. A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick. Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gilas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lobo at a distance.
Lobo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas checks a leg kick nicely. Gilas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lobo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gilas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gilas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas throws a good cross that connects.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked and Gilas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobo thinking. Gilas swings for the body but Lobo moves out of range.
#T4# Lobo tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Gilas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gilas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gilas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gilas scores with a body shot.
Gilas cracks Lobo with an open hand slap. Lobo misses with a low kick.
Gilas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lobo tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lobo misses with a leg kick. Gilas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gilas throws a push kick but Lobo slaps the foot to one side. Gilas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Gilas is out of range. Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gilas is out of range and Lobo settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. That's time! Gilas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Lobo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas. Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gilas checks it well. Gilas is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lobo throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gilas takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses. Lobo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Lobo misses with a body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick. Lobo tries a low kick but Gilas avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
Lobo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobo throws a low kick but Gilas moves out of range easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
#T1# Lobo throws a lazy head kick and Gilas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Gilas moves his leg out of the way. Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas backing away here, and Lobo unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gilas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo. A jab from Gilas does it's job there. A bone on bone clash there as Gilas blocks the leg kick.
Lobo throws a leg kick and Gilas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lobo tries to work over Gilas's front leg with a kick but Gilas checks it. Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas misses with a body punch
and Lobo counters with a low kick, right behind Gilas 's knee. #T2# Lobo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gilas closes the distance and lands a one-two. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lobo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lobo flicks out a counter leg kick but Gilas steps away. Gilas misses the shot to the body. Gilas cracks a nice hook into Lobo's ribs. Lobo throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gilas misses the target. Lobo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lobo misses with a leg kick and Gilas counters with a body kick. Lobo is looking to land body kicks. Lobo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gilas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lobo scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Gilas moves his leg out of the way. Gilas lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gilas lands a shoulder strike. Lobo prevents a body shot from Gilas. Gilas tries to work over Lobo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Lobo breaks from the clinch.
Gilas lands a jab to Lobo's midsection. Gilas throws a right and a left that both miss. Lobo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gilas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lobo 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. A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Gilas blocks the body kick.
Lobo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Gilas. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gilas. This has been an exciting period of action! Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gilas checks it well. Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks. Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked and Gilas counters with a nice body kick. Gilas feints a jab promting Lobo to slip. Gilas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lobo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lobo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lobo throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Lobo only half commits. And Gilas counters with a quick kick to the body but Lobo blocks it. Gilas scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses. Lobo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gilas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neil Gilas! An out of breath and clearly excited Neil Gilas thanked VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head. Rutherford cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gilas scores with a jab to the body. Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick. Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas. Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gilas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilas scrambles back to his feet.#TD# Gilas feints and as Rutherford raises his hands in defense, Gilas 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. Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rutherford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rutherford looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet. #T1# Rutherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rutherford scoring with some ground and pound. Rutherford stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas. Rutherford chips away with some ground and pound. Rutherford preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilas is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Rutherford blocks nicely. Rutherford pulls Gilas in to control the position. Gilas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rutherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.#T3# Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas throwing strikes but missing. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rutherford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gilas preventing the sweep. Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. Rutherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Rutherford is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutherford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutherford's back! 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 Neil Gilas will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rutherford throws a big shot that misses. Rutherford takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses. Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it. And Gilas counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it. A cross from Rutherford lands. Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming. Gilas feinted with a counter takedown. Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford. Gilas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gilas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutherford tries to avoid it but Gilas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutherford to the ground. Rutherford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Gilas or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutherford, which made it look bad. Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Gilas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Gilas is out of range. Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rutherford is looking to land body kicks. Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot. Nice body kick there by Rutherford.#CL2# Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. I was talking to Gilas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Gilas blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas looking to stall.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Gilas's head. Rutherford lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilas. Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head. Rutherford being controlled against the cage. Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. #T4# Gilas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford. Rutherford is pressed up against the cage. Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rutherford down to the mat. Rutherford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2# Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Gilas crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Gilas's head back.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike. Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Gilas ducks down to avoid it. Gilas is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gilas misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming. Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.#TD# Gilas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutherford was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilas finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gilas working some strikes from top position. Rutherford working a defensive guard here.
Gilas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Gilas working some strikes from top position. Rutherford pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutherford is on top in guard.
#REVB# Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head. Rutherford pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage. Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #T3# Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet. Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control. Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet. Gilas chips away with some ground and pound. Rutherford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rutherford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Rutherford trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom. #T4# Rutherford throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely. Gilas wants to control but Rutherford passes easily into half guard.
Rutherford content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gilas keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Thomas Rutherford. I think Rutherford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford! Thomas Rutherford took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.
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Event:
ITFL 4.2
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1# Gilas lands a head shot.#TD# Ciprianni drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Gilas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilas manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Gilas's guard. Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilas keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. Ciprianni pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Gilas is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but Gilas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciprianni to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ciprianni stalling away here and it's allowed Gilas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1# Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ciprianni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas scoring with some ground and pound. Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet. Ciprianni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gilas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Ciprianni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gilas escapes and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ciprianni trying to remain calm as Gilas controls from the top position. Ciprianni tries to control but Gilas manages to take his back.#T2# Gilas lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gilas.
Gilas is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gilas gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gilas gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gilas apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ciprianni. Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it. Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it. Ciprianni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gilas throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ciprianni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gilas lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection. Ciprianni misses with an uppercut. Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas lands a right hook to the body.
Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gilas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Gilas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab. Gilas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni. Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Ciprianni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprianni pinned against the cage. Ciprianni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.#TD2# Gilas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ciprianni to the mat! Ciprianni manages to get full guard. Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB# Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily. Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. Ciprianni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas. #SUB# Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow. #SUB# Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas landing some decent shots from guard. Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ciprianni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas. An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas. Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Gilas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Ciprianni manages to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow. Ciprianni is trying to control but can't.
Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Gilas lands with a punch from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow. Ciprianni gets full guard. Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ciprianni working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
#SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Ciprianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gilas lands a couple of digs. Gilas stands up over Ciprianni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB# Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand. Gilas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well. Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gilas is in close to Ciprianni's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB# Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted. Gilas with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well. Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas 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. This is the final round! #R3# Gilas shoots in and drives through. Ciprianni sprawls well. Gilas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Gilas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ciprianni has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ciprianni is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted? Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ciprianni is pressing down on Gilas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gilas wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving. #SUB# Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Gilas distracts Ciprianni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gilas slips nicely into half guard. Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head. Ciprianni tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control. Gilas working Ciprianni over with strikes. Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots. Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2# Ciprianni is rocked! Ciprianni trying to hold on to Gilas's head to control him but Gilas postures up.
Oh Ciprianni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gilas wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy. Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ciprianni seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ciprianni taking some punishment here, with Gilas in his half guard. Ciprianni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gilas slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots. Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ciprianni is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily. Gilas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Still in half guard, Gilas seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gilas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! Neil Gilas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1# Rumlow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gilas if he has to take too many more of those.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rumlow tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Gilas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rumlow's guard. Rumlow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gilas trying to control but Rumlow is working from the bottom. Rumlow pulls Gilas in close to his closed guard and prevents Gilas from doing any damage or advancing position. Gilas is working Rumlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rumlow pulls Gilas in close to his closed guard and prevents Gilas from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Rumlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Gilas throws a big right hand that misses. Gilas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rumlow managing to control the position. Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Rumlow's brow. Gilas is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rumlow controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Rumlow is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Gilas shoots in but no luck this time. Rumlow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilas. Gilas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rumlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rumlow lands a really nice looking cross but Gilas seems unphased.
Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Rumlow scores with a kick to the midsection. Rumlow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rumlow throws a good cross that connects.
Gilas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rumlow doesn't seem bothered though. Rumlow lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rumlow. That kick from Rumlow tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on. Rumlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf. Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow shows good takedown defense. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas looks to land a left hand but Rumlow moved out of range nicely. Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts. #T4# Rumlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow moves into range and connects with a jab. Gilas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumlow cracks Gilas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gilas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rumlow counters with a straight right hand. Brock Rumlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. A good leg kick by Rumlow. Rumlow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rumlow moves out of range as Gilas strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumlow, as that shot connected.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Rumlow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rumlow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Gilas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've been told by Rumlow's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gilas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. That kick from Rumlow tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on. Rumlow lands with a kick to the temple. Gilas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rumlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around? Rumlow pushes Gilas away with a front kick. Gilas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumlow but Rumlow pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rumlow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gilas scores with a body shot.
#T1# Rumlow swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rumlow is looking to land body kicks. Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily.#TD2# Gilas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gilas postures up.
Rumlow pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage. Gilas looking to pass the guard. Rumlow is controlling Gilas's posture.#T2# Gilas postures up in Rumlow's guard and throws a big left but Rumlow blocks it. Rumlow is adopting a defensive guard. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A head kick misses from Rumlow. Gilas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rumlow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gilas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rumlow rather than just go for the knockout. Gilas throws a body shot but no joy. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumlow. Gilas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3# Gilas dives in and grabs Rumlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rumlow pushes down on Gilas's head and hops out. Rumlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rumlow feints a jab promting Gilas to slip. Rumlow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gilas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gilas moves out of range of the body kick. Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Gilas's front leg but catches the back leg as Gilas tries to avoid it. Rumlow cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rumlow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head. Rumlow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gilas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow. Gilas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow. Rumlow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. 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! Rumlow throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
#T4# Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rumlow thumps Gilas with a low kick. Rumlow moves out of range as Gilas strikes. A leg kick checked by Gilas. Gilas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range. Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Gilas's knee but Gilas avoids it well. A low kick from Rumlow misses and Gilas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilas misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gilas shoots in for a double leg but Rumlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilas is defended easily by Rumlow. Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gilas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rumlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rumlow throws a quick inside leg kick. Rumlow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Rumlow lands with a shot to the body. Rumlow scores with the left hand. Gilas knows he should have avoided that one. Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Rumlow has closed the distance and engaged Gilas in a clinch.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow pushes Gilas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Rumlow - that landed with a thud.
Rumlow pushes Gilas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Rumlow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow. Rumlow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rumlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #T2# Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow. A short uppercut from Rumlow. Rumlow gets through Gilas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land. Rumlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. You can see that Gilas has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Gilas misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow. Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Rumlow. #T3# Gilas tries to circle away but Rumlow has him pinned against the cage. Gilas wants to take the fight to the mat but Rumlow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Brock Rumlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land. Rumlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rumlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #ROC# Gilas is rocked! Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gilas is still on wobbly legs! Can Rumlow finish him? Rumlow lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. Rumlow scores with a hook to the body. Rumlow misses with some punches.
Gilas seems to have recovered his senses. Rumlow lands with a right to the head. Rumlow pushes Gilas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head. Rumlow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gilas with a big uppercut! Gilas tries to clinch up but Rumlow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gilas to the mat! Gilas covers up and Rumlow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brock Rumlow! An out of breath Brock Rumlow 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:
ITFL 2.2
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Von Kuschelbär jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilas. Gilas dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A big right from Von Kuschelbär misses. We've been told by Von Kuschelbär's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice head shot. A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.#TD2# Gilas scores with a takedown into Von Kuschelbär's guard. Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy. Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here. #T1# Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom. Von Kuschelbär is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Von Kuschelbär is nestled in close to Gilas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gilas wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gilas keeps trying to improve his position. Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gilas wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
#T2# Gilas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelbär. Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Von Kuschelbär landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Von Kuschelbär not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Gilas is holding on to half guard well. Von Kuschelbär is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Von Kuschelbär thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Von Kuschelbär working Gilas over with strikes. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gilas moves into full guard.
Von Kuschelbär 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. Gilas trying to control the position here. #T4# Von Kuschelbär throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Kuschelbär's guard. Nice move by Gilas!#REVB# Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Kuschelbär has wrist control. Von Kuschelbär seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Von Kuschelbär controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelbär rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gilas stuns Von Kuschelbär with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2# Von Kuschelbär tries to sprawl but Gilas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gilas thows a huge punch but Von Kuschelbär dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas is thwarting Von Kuschelbär's attempts to control the position. Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gilas winds up and cracks Von Kuschelbär with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas is taking a breather. Von Kuschelbär says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Von Kuschelbär to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1# Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelbär blocks nicely. Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelbär rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Von Kuschelbär loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gilas wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelbär has moved into half guard.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gilas is still trying to improve position. Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Gilas is keeping him busy. Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Gilas trying to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelbär takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Gilas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Kuschelbär tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Gilas from getting the reversal.#T3# Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Kuschelbär 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. Von Kuschelbär trying to control but he's not successful this time. Von Kuschelbär looking to control and managing it successfully. Von Kuschelbär landing shots from mount. Gilas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Gilas tries to hold on but Von Kuschelbär pushes him away. Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Gilas is looking to get to half guard. Von Kuschelbär dominating with strikes here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Von Kuschelbär scoring with strikes to the body and head. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. This has been an exciting period of action! Gilas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas. Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelbär shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Von Kuschelbär scores with the left hand. Gilas knows he should have avoided that one. Gilas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilas somewhat. Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. Von Kuschelbär looks to land a combination but Gilas avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a body kick. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Gilas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Kuschelbär sprawls well initially but Gilas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Von Kuschelbär is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gilas is looking to stall here but Von Kuschelbär recovers full guard. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Von Kuschelbär pulls Gilas in to control the position. Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelbär blocks nicely. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Kuschelbär is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely. Von Kuschelbär cracks Gilas with a solid left hand. Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gilas distracts Von Kuschelbär with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet. Gilas lands a couple of digs. Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Von Kuschelbär's brow. #T3# Gilas 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. Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet. Gilas wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelbär keeps moving. Gilas throws a big elbow that misses. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Von Kuschelbär controlling Gilas's posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gilas misses with a left hand and Von Kuschelbär counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gilas misses the shot to the body. It looked like Von Kuschelbär wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelbär shows good takedown defense. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas. Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Gilas swings widly with a right hand
and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it. Von Kuschelbär tests Gilas's chin there with a solid looking shot. A low kick from Gilas is predictable there and Von Kuschelbär counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas. Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Von Kuschelbär gets back to half guard. Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Gilas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Kuschelbär has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Von Kuschelbär. Well Von Kuschelbär has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär! An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelbär 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:
ITFL 1.2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Gilas with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yamato works the jab nicely. Yamato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamato. Yamato throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Gilas counters with a single leg into guard. Yamato didn't expect that. Gilas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yamato tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gilas landing with the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamato trying to control the position.
#T1# Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yamato wants to stand and escape but Gilas is having none of it. Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. Yamato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas lands a couple of digs. Gilas with a nice head shot there.#CUT# It looks like Akihiko Yamato has been cut. Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yamato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard. #REVB# Yamato looking to pass the guard. Gilas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamato manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2# Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss. Yamato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilas is controlling him. Gilas content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Yamato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Yamato!#REVB# Gilas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Yamato's corner is telling him to maintain position. Yamato wants to stand and escape but instead Gilas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Gilas throws a strike but Yamato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Yamato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yamato won't allow Gilas to sweep him here. Yamato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Yamato trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom. Gilas has Yamato pulled in close to control his posture. Yamato wants to stand but Gilas is controlling his posture from full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yamato wants to stand and escape but instead Gilas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Akihiko Yamato's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gilas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yamato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilas. Gilas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yamato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gilas in his tracks. Yamato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yamato duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Yamato throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away. Yamato steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Akihiko Yamato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas feints and then cracks Yamato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamato down. Yamato throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Gilas counters with a shoot takedown. Yamato fights it but they end up in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Yamato blocks nicely. Gilas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Yamato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gilas wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving. Gilas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamato is keeping the position for now. Yamato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas won't allow Yamato to get back to his feet. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Gilas 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. Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yamato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard. #REVB##T2# Gilas working a defensive guard but Yamato manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yamato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Gilas is looking to regain half guard here but Yamato keeps moving and retains side control. Yamato wants to stand but Gilas has his arm trapped. Gilas is being controlled here. Gilas is trying to control Yamato's posture but Yamato avoids it. #T3# Gilas is trying to get back to half guard. Gilas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Yamato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gilas is trying to get back to full guard. Yamato is controlling the pace.
Yamato trying to control the action but Gilas is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yamato scores with a nice strike. Yamato scores with a body shot.
Akihiko Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Yamato. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gilas is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiko Yamato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gilas shoots in but Yamato avoids the takedown attempt easily. Yamato thinks about the counter body kick. Yamato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gilas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gilas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gilas tries to work over Yamato's front leg with a kick but Yamato checks it. Yamato connects with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilas fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamato lands a jab to the nose. Gilas lands a nice hook to Yamato's body. Yamato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yamato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Yamato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gilas getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Akihiko Yamato seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A little jabbing left from Yamato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gilas fails with a takedown attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Yamato. Yamato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gilas staying out of range there.#T2# Gilas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gilas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gilas fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yamato works the jab nicely. Yamato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamato is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks. #T3# Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Yamato. Gilas with a nice cross. Gilas scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Gilas.#CUT# That has opened up Akihiko Yamato's cut even more. Yamato scores with a decent looking hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Yamato. Yamato throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gilas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamato can pounce on him.
Gilas misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Yamato misses with a hook
and Gilas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4##TD# Gilas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Yamato working a defensive guard here.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving. Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Yamato being controlled here, momentarily. Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Akihiko Yamato. I think Yamato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiko Yamato! A very excited looking Akihiko Yamato 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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