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Event:
TUF semis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatavs walks into a jab.
Buckeye throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Dada Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buckeye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckeye looks to land a body kick but Gatavs moved away.
As Buckeye backs off Gatavs throws a huge counter combo but Buckeye manages to avoid it all.
Buckeye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatavs.
A big right from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs misses with a hook.
Gatavs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Gatavs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatavs throws a nice looking combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatavs ducks right into an uppercut from Buckeye.
Buckeye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckeye scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Buckeye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the head.
Buckeye wants to slow Gatavs down by chopping away at his legs.
Buckeye throws a front kick aimed at Gatavs's knee but Gatavs avoids it well.
Buckeye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckeye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Gatavs is rocked!
A big right from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckeye finish him?
Gatavs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buckeye to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatavs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckeye was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatavs.
Buckeye swings widly with a right hand
and Gatavs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Buckeye there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye scores with a hook to the body. Gatavs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buckeye connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gatavs tumbling to the canvas! Buckeye pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gatavs was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dada Buckeye!
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Event:
Mayhem 10 Laston vs McVitie
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatavs is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gatavs's ribcage. Gatavs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Gatavs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gatavs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson has Gatavs pressed against the cage, preventing Gatavs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson gets through Gatavs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatavs.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gatavs avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatavs backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatavs can't break the clinch.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson letting Gatavs take a breather here.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gatavs looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gatavs takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gatavs's ribcage. Gatavs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatavs being controlled against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Gatavs's head.
Ragnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatavs prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatavs can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatavss head.
Gatavs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatavs has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Gatavs is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatavs is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Gatavs tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatavs's elbow.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Gatavs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gatavs prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatavs.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatavs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gatavs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Ragnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson pushes Gatavs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatavs seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gatavs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatavs controls his hands.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gatavs avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Gatavs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gatavs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatavs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatavs controls the action.
#T2#
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gatavs blocks it.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatavs is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatavs.
Gatavs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatavs working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatavs is trying to break free.#T3#
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatavs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Gatavs is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatavs.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Maximus Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortais Gatavs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ragnarsson keeps control of Gatavs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Gatavs.
Gatavs can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatavs misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
Primal 36
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatavs misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Gatavs moves out of range.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatavs moves away.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatavs looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatavs swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatavs.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatavs is looking for a counter combo.
Gatavs connects with the punch.
Gatavs ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Gatavs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Gatavs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatavs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatavs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
A slow jab from Gatavs misses its intended target.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatavs.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Gatavs backs away looking to recover.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatavs counters with a stiff right hand. #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!
Gatavs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatavs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Gatavs.
Garcia misses the jab.
It looked like Gatavs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Gatavs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatavs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatavs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gatavs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Gatavs backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Gatavs manages to avoid it all.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Gatavs is rocked!
Jab from Garcia.
Oh Gatavs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Garcia is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Garcia shuts the power down on Gatavs. Lights out, game over! Garcia is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Garcia!
Tony Garcia 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:
Primal 28
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatavs throws a right hand that Lanford ducks under and follows up with a left that Lanford also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Gatavs.
Lanford lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Lanford does no damage.
A combination from Lanford does no damage.
Gatavs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lanford!
Joshua Lanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lanford with a jab.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Lanford avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatavs swings for the body but Lanford moves out of range.
#T1#
Gatavs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Gatavs.
A little feinted left hand from Lanford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Lanford - just one landing.
Lanford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatavs stalks Lanford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lanford's face. Lanford staggers backwards, shaken.
Lanford throws a right hand that Gatavs ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatavs also avoids with ease.
Lanford lands a nice shot that snaps Gatavs's head back.
Gatavs digs a good body shot into Lanford's ribs.
Lanford lands with a nice combination. Gatavs backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanford throws a series of punches but Gatavs avoids them all with ease.
Gatavs misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Lanford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gatavs back to the cage. Lanford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big left from Gatavs misses.
Gatavs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatavs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatavs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lanford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lanford misses with a two punch combination.
Gatavs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatavs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lanford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lanford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lanford connects with a single shot there.
Lanford lands a slapping body shot.
Gatavs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lanford cracks Gatavs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lanford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatavs counters with a three punch combo that has Lanford backing up. Lanford nods at Gatavs to acknowledge the strikes.
Lanford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatavs connects with a right that clearly hurt Lanford. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gatavs proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lanford collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Last Minute Power Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Joshua Lanford spoke after the fight, saying 'I take nothing from the guy it just wasnt my night. I come back stronger next time.'.
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Event:
Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Donatello looks to land a right hand but Gatavs moved out of range.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donatello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello scores with a jab. Gatavs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mario Donatello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatavs misses with an uppercut. Donatello saw that one coming.
Gatavs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Donatello is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donatello misses the body punch
and Gatavs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gatavs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatavs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDonatello .
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs punishes Donatello 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Donatello walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatavs's waist but Gatavs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Donatello throws a head kick that half lands.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donatello wants to clinch up but Gatavs keeps it at a distance.
Gatavs takes a swing at Donatello 's ribcage but misses.
Gatavs throws a shot from downtown. Donatello moves away and avoids it.
Donatello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Donatello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatavs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Gatavs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatavs's head.
Donatello shoots and misses
and Gatavs counters with a right hand to the body.
Donatello lands with a slapping head kick.
Donatello is breathing heavily.
Donatello looks for a takedown but Gatavs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatello is looking to clinch but Gatavs is avoiding it.
Gatavs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatavs blocks a jab.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
And Donatello counters with a quick kick to the body but Gatavs blocks it.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatavs circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gatavs misses.#T3#
Donatello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatavs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatavs.
Donatello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatavs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Gatavs lands a left and a right that send Donatello crashing to the mat, dazed. Gatavs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Donatello is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatavs misses with a looping left.
Donatello tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatavs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatavs swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donatello .
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Gatavs misses with an uppercut.
Donatello throws a lazy head kick
letting Gatavs counter with a right hand.
Donatello misses with a kick to the body
enabling Gatavs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donatello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Gatavs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donatello tries to clinch up
and Gatavs counters with a crisp right that sends Donatello to the canvas! Gatavs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs very nearly forgot to thank Last Minute Power Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatavs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Del Kent has been cut.
Gatavs swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Kent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gatavs was covering up waiting for the punch and Kent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kent is fighting to break Gatavs's control of his arms but Gatavs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Gatavs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Gatavs wants to stand and escape but Kent is having none of it.
Gatavs wants to sweep but no luck.
Kent controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gatavs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kent is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gatavs connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gatavs scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Kent is rocked!
Kent tries to clinch there but Gatavs circles away.
Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatavs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kent tries to counter with a takedown but Gatavs is quick to defend against it.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatavs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kent takes the fight into the clinch.
Kent seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gatavs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kent jumps guard but Gatavs stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gatavs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Gatavs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatavs blocking some punches.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gatavs smiles and moves away.
Gatavs drops Kent with a big left hand! Kent is injured, injured bad! Gatavs jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
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