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Event:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Foote shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foote showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonalez wants to stand back up but Foote manages to pass into side control.
Foote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonalez some visible discomfort.
Gonalez wants to control but Foote postures up.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foote throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foote throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Gonalez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foote throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gonalez is looking to regain half guard here but Foote keeps moving and retains side control.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonalez keeps working.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foote working away.
Gonalez tries to improve position but can't.
Foote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonalez tries to bench press Foote off him but Foote keeps the position. #SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foote postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Foote with the ground and pound but Gonalez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Foote thows a huge punch but Gonalez dodges it nicely.
Gonalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foote. #T3#
Gonalez tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Foote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonalez is just riding it out for now. Foote eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Foote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonalez is trying to maintain the position but Foote is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foote throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Foote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foote has Gonalez in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonalez tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Foote rushes Gonalez and presses him up against the cage.
Foote lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Foote drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foote 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.
Foote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Foote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonalez defends it easily.
Gonalez trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Foote is looking for a triangle but Gonalez pushes his legs off easily.
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonalez trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Foote is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Foote rushes Gonalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonalez misses with the head strike.
Foote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote jumps guard but Gonalez stands there with Foote around his waist. Foote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gonalez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foote.
Luis Gonalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Gonalez dips to his left and cracks Foote with an uppercut!
Gonalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luis Gonalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonalez throws out the jab. #T3#
Gonalez misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Foote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foote somewhat.#TD2#
Foote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonalez is trying to defend but Foote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonalez keeping control of the position.
Gonalez trying to hold on to Foote's head to control him but Foote postures up.
Foote throwing shots but Gonalez is blocking nicely. #T4#
Gonalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonalez keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonalez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gonalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonalez sprawls well. He's pushed Foote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Foote darts in and clinches Gonalez up against the cage.
Foote has Gonalez pushed against the cage.
Foote drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonalez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luis Gonalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.#BC2#
Foote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foote wants to clinch up but Gonalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonalez attempts a counter takedown but Foote avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote tries for a takedown but Gonalez circles away easily#TD#
and Gonalez counters with a takedown into side control.
Foote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foote is looking for a sweep.
Gonalez trying to control the position but Foote is working away.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Foote's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foote felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Foote is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gonalez is staying active.
Gonalez trying to control the position but Foote is working away.
Foote tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gonalez easily slips into full mount!
Foote tries to hold on but Gonalez postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonalez wants to control the pace but Foote is squirming around nicely.
Foote is trying desperately to improve position.
Foote tries to improve his position but instead Gonalez has taken his back!
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote staying busy and making it hard for Gonalez to control. #T3#
Foote tries to escape the position.
Gonalez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gonalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonalez controlling well, preventing Foote from escaping the position.
Gonalez is not going to allow Foote to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Foote right now.
Luis Gonalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonalez controlling the position well here. Foote rolled but Gonalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Will Gonalez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gonalez doesn't have the hooks in and Foote manages to turn into his guard.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shelby Foote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foote slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gonalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Gonalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Azevedo's head.
Gonalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Azevedo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Azevedo advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Azevedo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonalez is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Azevedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gonalez is defending well. Azevedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gonalez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azevedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo 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:
HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonalez misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Pupoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Pupoo drives through and clinches with Gonalez against the cage.
Pupoo lands with a left to the head.
Gonalez stalling in the clinch but Pupoo improves position.
Pupoo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gonalez manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Pupoo. That snapped Gonalez's head back.
Pupoo tests Gonalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pupoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonalez.#TD#
Pupoo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonalez to the ground. Pupoo is now in Gonalez's guard.
Pupoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pupoo's guard. #REVB#
Pupoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gonalez looking to sit in guard and control but Pupoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pupoo wants to control from the top but Gonalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pupoo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gonalez has locked up a guillotine! Gonalez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pupoo is holding on here and Gonalez must be using up a lot of energy. Pupoo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gonalez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Gonalez!
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Event:
HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gonalez as Capybara shoots in.
Capybara tries for a takedown but Gonalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonalez thumps Capybara with a low kick.#TD#
Capybara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capybara wants to pass to mount but Gonalez is defending the position.
Capybara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Capybara controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Capybara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Capybara looking to finish Gonalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonalez!
Gonalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonalez tries to lock up and control but Capybara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Capybara is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Capybara breaks from Gonalez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Capybara breaks from Gonalez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Capybara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Capybara 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.
Capybara with shots to the head and body - Gonalez looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capybara lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Capybara cracks Gonalez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Gonalez is rocked!
Capybara controlling from mount.
Gonalez is still in real trouble! Can Capybara finish him?
Gonalez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Capybara's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solid Capybara!
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonalez misses with a body kick.
Gonalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westernfield.#TD#
Gonalez tries to sprawl but Westernfield drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gonalez is looking to control Westernfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonalez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Westernfield maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gonalez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Westernfield has cracked it and Gonalez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Westernfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Will Westernfield!
Leon Will Westernfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Gonalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gonalez sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Gonalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling the position.
Gonalez tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonalez drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gonalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gonalez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonalez shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Garcia tries for a takedown but Gonalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonalez swivels and escapes.
Gonalez wants to counter with a clinch but Garcia pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia sets himself, and Gonalez steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Gonalez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Gonalez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Gonalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia jumps guard but Gonalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Gonalez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Garcia manages to stand up with Gonalez still on his back. Eventually Gonalez drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonalez throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonalez's guard.#ES2#
Gonalez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garcia is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Gonalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonalez tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
#BC2#
Gonalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Gonalez's defenses. #T3#
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonalez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gonalez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gonalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Gonalez won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T4#
Gonalez advances position into side control!
Gonalez trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Gonalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garcia to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonalez.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Gonalez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gonalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garcia fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Gonalez counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Gonalez stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
Crunch! Gonalez slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonalez can pounce on him.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Gonalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Gonalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonalez trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SU2#
Gonalez decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Garcia rushes Gonalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonalez as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonalez effectively controlling the action here.#T2##BC2#
Gonalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Gonalez gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garcia kicks off Gonalez and gets to his feet.
Leonardon Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Gonalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonalez walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonalez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gonalez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Gonalez from escaping the position.
Garcia tries to get the hooks in deep but Gonalez pushed the leg off. #T4#
Garcia keeps control of the position as Gonalez tries to break free.
Gonalez is trying to stand back up.
Garcia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonalez tries to escape the position.
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 Leonardon Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Gonalez throws a head kick that Garcia semi-blocks.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonalez counters with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonardon Garcia has been cut.
Garcia moves out of range as Gonalez throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Gonalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonalez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonalez tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Gonalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonalez goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gonalez rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Gonalez keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonalez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Garcia kicks Gonalez off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonalez to keep the fight standing.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonalez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonalez to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Gonalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.
Gonalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonalez throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Gonalez feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down. #TD2#
Gonalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Gonalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonalez from advancing to side control.
Gonalez controlling the pace. #T4#
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia wants to control but Gonalez is keeping busy.
Gonalez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garcia controls his leg.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Leonardon Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Gonalez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gonalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonalez 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Gonalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullens. Mullens gets slowly back to his feet.
Mullens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonalez.
Mullens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Mullens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mullens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonalez sneaks back into half guard.
Gonalez gets back to full guard.
Mullens is pushing down on Gonalez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonalez is fighting to maintain full guard but Mullens has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Gonalez won't allow Mullens to pass to mount.
Mullens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mullens.
Mullens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonalez on the ground.
Gonalez is staying active underneath Mullens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mullens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonalez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mullens postures up.
Mullens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonalez is adopting a defensive guard.
Mullens looking to sit in guard and control but Gonalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Mullens keeping full guard, as Gonalez tries to pass.
Gonalez is stalling in the full guard.
Mullens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gonalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Gonalez is pushing down on Mullens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mullens is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mullens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullens tries to kick Gonalez off but Gonalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonalez controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mullens tries for a takedown but Gonalez circles away easily
and Gonalez counters with a thumping low kick. #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.#TD#
Mullens gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonalez is pressing down on Mullens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Gonalez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mullens fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Mullens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonalez moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mullens is defending well.#TD2#
Gonalez jumps guard and drags Mullens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gonalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mullens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonalez as he avoids it easily.
Mullens fails with the takedown.
Mullens has a takedown stuffed.
Gonalez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mullens defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Mullens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mullens has Gonalez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullens with a knee to the head.
Mullens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonalez stalls. #T1#
Gonalez stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Mullens has picked Gonalez up - he's going for a ride! Mullens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Gonalez pushes Mullens off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Gonalez does no damage.
Gonalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mullens pinned against the cage. Mullens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Gonalez closes the distance and pushes Mullens back into the cage.
Mullens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullens tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gonalez jumps guard and drags Mullens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Gonalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullens is controlling him.
Gonalez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mullens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Gonalez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mullens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gonalez shoots for a takedown but Mullens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullens darts in looking for a takedown but Gonalez gets double underhooks and turns Mullens into the cage.
Gonalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mullens throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Mullens throws a wild body kick that Gonalez sees coming a mile off.
Mullens has a takedown stuffed.
Gonalez throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Gonalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonalez pushes down on Mullens's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gonalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mullens defends it well. #T4#
Gonalez is nestled in close to Mullens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES#
Mullens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gonalez is on him like a limpet, forcing Mullens back against the cage.#TD#
Mullens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mullens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mullens wants to sweep here but Gonalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonalez stays in close to Mullens's body and controls the position.
Gonalez scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gonalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Gonalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonalez wants to free his trapped foot but Mullens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonalez wants to take a breather but Mullens is having none of it.
Mullens trying to control but Gonalez postures up.
#ES#
Mullens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gonalez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mullens quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonalez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mullens!
Gonalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luis Gonalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonalez controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gonalez avoids the attempt from Mullens to control.
Mullens stops Gonalez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gonalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mullens looks a forlorn figure.
Gonalez looking to control but Mullens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonalez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonalez is landing with some decent strikes but Mullens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonalez controlling from the full mount.
Mullens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gonalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Mullens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mullens tries to hold on but Gonalez postures up.
Gonalez content just to control the position here.
Gonalez lands a nice shot to the head. #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.
BOOM! Gonalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Gonalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonalez prevents Mullens from getting the reversal.
Gonalez landing punches.
Zach Mullens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Gonalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gonalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonalez 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Gonalez!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kristoffer Fredholm and Luis Gonalez. Fredholm comes to the cage accompanied by Kano - Can't Hold Back Your Lovin' . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kristoffer Fredholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luis Gonalez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fredholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fredholm walks away with a smile on his face. Gonalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fredholm shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonalez tries to sprawl out of it but Fredholm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredholm forces Gonalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredholm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fredholm pulls Gonalez into guard.
Gonalez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fredholm has locked up a guillotine! Fredholm's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gonalez is holding on here and Fredholm must be using up a lot of energy. Gonalez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fredholm gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kristoffer Fredholm!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kristoffer Fredholm thanked Bushido Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alfonso Garrett and Luis Gonalez. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luis Gonalez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alfonso Garrett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Gonalez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gonalez rushes Garrett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garrett (0) vs (2) Gonalez
Garrett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrett is keeping the position for now.
Garrett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonalez passes Garrett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garrett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonalez is thwarting Garrett's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett actively working from the bottom here.
Gonalez not doing much here.
Gonalez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garrett. Score +3 for passing guard: Garrett (0) vs (5) Gonalez
Garrett is trying to escape the position but Gonalez is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonalez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garrett (0) vs (7) Gonalez
Garrett tries to improve his position but Gonalez has taken his back! Gonalez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garrett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gonalez pushes Garrett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Gonalez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chernjavskiy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gonalez controls the position.#SUB#
Gonalez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chernjavskiy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Gonalez!
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