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Event:
TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malenko! But no joy.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin thows a body kick. Malenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gavin wants to clinch up but Malenko keeps it at a distance.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Malenko checks it.
Malenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Malenko moves into the clinch.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malenko scores with a nice hook 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!
Malenko tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
#T1#
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin tries a body shot but Malenko blocks it.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the ropes.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Malenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Malenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malenko misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Malenko walks into a left hand.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Malenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2##CL2#
Malenko has Gavin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Malenko.
Malenko lands a body punch.
Gavin digs a right hand into Malenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenko's gas tank.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin tries a body shot but Malenko blocks it.
Malenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Malenko works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Malenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin. #T3#
Malenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Malenko misses with some punches.
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
#BC2#
Malenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Gavin wants to slow Malenko down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Gavin. Beautiful body shot.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin throws a front kick that sends Malenko stumbling back into the ropes.
Gavin feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Gavin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Malenko clinches.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tommy Gavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malenko has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Malenko is trying to push Gavin away but Gavin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Malenko.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Malenko.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Malenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of Malenko's head.
Malenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Malenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Malenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Malenko blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Malenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavin scores with a hook.
Malenko fails with the takedown.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg.
Malenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
Gavin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
Malenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Malenko clinches with his opponent.
Malenko lands a shot to the body.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Malenko. #T3#
Malenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko wants to break free but Gavin has control.
Malenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malenko wants to break free but Gavin has control.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Malenko.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Malenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malenko 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#
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malenko lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a leg kick
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Malenko is out of range.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malenko misses with a hook.#CL2#
Malenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Malenko lands a shoulder strike.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Malenko.
Malenko takes a shot to the head.
Malenko misses with the head strike.
Malenko misses with some punches.
Malenko lands with a right to the head.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malenko prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Malenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Malenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Malenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malenko.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gavin.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko tries to break free but Gavin pushes him back against the ropes.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Gavin has Malenko pressed against the ropes, preventing Malenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malenko's efforts to push away.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin pushes Malenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Malenko blocking some punches.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
#BC2#
Malenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Gavin.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a good low kick that Malenko was not able to check.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Malenko moves into the clinch.
Gavin tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malenko tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Malenko working aggressively here.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the ropes.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko presses Gavin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin prevents Malenko from breaking the clinch.
Malenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Malenko lands a left hand.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Tommy Gavin.
Well Gavin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Gavin made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Gavin backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Gavin manages to avoid it all.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
Gavin with a nice cross.
Cole throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Gavin blocks the low kick.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole slips a straight right by Gavin.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gavin's calf.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.#T1#
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Gavin is wise to it.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Gavin counters with a body kick.
Cole misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gavin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cole avoids it.
Jab by Cole.
Gavin scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Cole's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavin catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole misses with a leg kick
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Gavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.#T3#
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Cole.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
Cole throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Gavin wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gavin keeps Cole at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole checks a low kick from Gavin.
Cole throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Cole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gavin misses its target.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavin.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole misses with an uppercut
letting Gavin counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Cole throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Gavin slips under a jab from Cole.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Gavin moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin lands a slapping body shot.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Gavin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Cole in the body. #T3#
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gavin lands a right hook to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Gavin 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 nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Cole down.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Gavin saw it coming and moves away.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin moves forwards but Cole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin. #T4#
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!
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gavin.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin moves out of range as Cole strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Gavin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gavin misses
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gavin's knee momentarily.
Cole scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole misses with a double jab.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole with a nice cross.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Cole.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Gavin cracks Cole with an open hand slap.#T1#
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gavins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gavin.
Cole throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Gavin works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole working aggressively here.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Cole 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!
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole tries to break free but Gavin pushes him back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
#T3##BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Cole misses with the body kick
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a body kick that stops Cole in his tracks momentarily.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Cole.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole digs a good hook to Gavin's body.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole catches Gavin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cole moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Cole.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gavin's knee momentarily.
Cole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice 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 Tommy Gavin.
I think Cole 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
During a confident post fight interview, Rico Cole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Picker sees coming a mile off.
Picker throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
Picker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker lands a jab to the nose.
Picker throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Picker lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picker scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Picker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Picker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gavin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Picker cracks Gavin with a good jab.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Picker misses with a hook.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Gavin tries to work over Picker's front leg with a kick but Picker checks it.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Picker looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a good, hard body kick but Picker shrugs it off.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gavin misses.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Picker lands a body shot.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Picker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Picker as he connects with a hook.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin thinks about the counter body kick.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin is looking for the big counter here.
Picker lands a jab to the nose.
Picker lands an overhand right.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Picker's leg but Picker calmly moves out of range.
Picker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Picker moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Picker dips to his left and cracks Gavin with an uppercut!
Picker looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Picker moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Jab by Picker.
Gavin jabs Picker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Picker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Picker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Picker misses with a looping left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Picker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavin.
Picker misses with a hook.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Picker shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Picker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Picker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picker. Picker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picker. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Picker has got the better of the exchanges.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Picker thuds his right hand into Gavin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Picker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Picker misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Gavin defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Picker looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Picker throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin lands a slapping body shot.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavin throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Picker avoids it well.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Picker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Picker off the cage and back into range.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Picker's calf.
Picker misses with a body shot.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Picker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Picker throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Gavin thinks about the counter body kick.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Picker avoids it.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Picker lands with a hook. Gavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Picker misses with a looping left.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Picker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Gavin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Picker steps away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker cracks Gavin with a good jab.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Picker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Picker lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Picker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin scores with a sloppy right hand. Picker should have avoided that one.
Picker ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Picker misses the jab.#T4#
Gavin looks to land a combination but Picker avoids it well.
Picker lands an overhand right.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Picker avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Picker sees coming a mile off.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Picker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Picker slips a straight right by Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range as Picker strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin tries a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Picker.
Picker slips under a jab from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Picker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Picker slips a straight right by Gavin.
Picker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Picker misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Picker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Gavin moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picker finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Picker avoids it.#T1#
Picker misses with a looping right.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin slips under a jab from Picker.
A big left from Picker misses.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker misses the jab.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker misses with a few strikes there.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Picker.
Gavin moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Gavin moves out of range as Picker strikes.#T2#
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin throws a low kick but Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker takes one to the side of the head.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Picker connects with a single shot there.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Picker walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Picker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Picker misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
A jab from Picker misses.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a push kick but Picker slaps the foot to one side.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin slips a straight right by Picker.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin tries to clinch there but Picker circles away.
#T4#
Picker throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Picker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picker misses with a hook.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Picker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gavin lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Picker steps away.
Picker defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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 Larson Picker.
I think Picker 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Larson Picker!
A relieved looking Larson Picker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dikshit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin lands a head shot.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dikshit blocks it well.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Dikshit saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Dikshit shrugs it off though.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Dikshit lands a body shot.
#T1#
No joy there for Dikshit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin pushes Dikshit away with a front kick.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Dikshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dikshit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Dikshit with an uppercut!
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Dikshit moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin cracks the inside of Dikshit's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Dikshit misses with a straight right.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dikshit digs a good body shot into Gavin's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Dikshit in the body.
Dikshit throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Dikshit moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Dikshit lands the left hand.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dikshit tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gavin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Gavin lands but Dikshit takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dikshit. That did some damage!
Dikshit misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Dikshit moves into range and clinches up with Gavin.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Dikshit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Dikshit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Dikshit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dikshit with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Dikshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Dikshit clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Dikshit.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gavin. #T1#
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dikshit 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.
A short left from Gavin.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit. #T3##BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs.
Dikshit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs. #CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit catches Gavin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Dikshit moves away and avoids it.
Gavin defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dikshit's knee momentarily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dikshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
Gavin moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Dikshit throws a nice head kick!
Dikshit checks a low kick from Gavin.
It looked like Dikshit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
Dikshit walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Dikshit steps away.#CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
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 Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gavin.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Gavin presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin lands with a nice body punch.
Dikshit's corner calls for a 1-2. Dikshit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dikshit moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Dikshit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dikshit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dikshit checks a leg kick.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Dikshit has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #T2#
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
#T3#
Dikshit is working Gavin over against the cage.
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Dikshit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Dikshit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Gavin.
Well Gavin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Gavin thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Romano misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Romano.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Romano scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gavin's calf.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Romano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Romano didn't see that one coming.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Romano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Gavin jabs Romano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
No joy there for Gavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romano tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Romano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Imperio Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin tries to move into range but Romano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
Gavin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Romano moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin wants to slow Romano down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Romano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin misses the jab.
Romano feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Romano throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Romano throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gavin jabs Romano right on the nose. Romano blinks but takes it well.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Romano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin lands a slapping body shot.
Romano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romano takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Romano misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Romano looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Romano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Romano misses.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin lands a front kick.
Romano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick.
Romano tries to land a leg kick but Gavin saw it coming and moves away.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Romano lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
A left lands for Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gavin.#T4#
Romano misses with a straight left.
Gavin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Romano.
Romano moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Romano thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Romano scores with a decent looking hook.
Romano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gavin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romano thuds his right hand into Gavin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Romano throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Romano 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.
Romano scores with a jab.
Romano blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Romano.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano blocks the body kick.
Romano throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Romano lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romano checks a leg kick.
And Romano responds with a good body kick, but Gavin manages to step out the way in time.
Imperio Romano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Romano checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Romano misses.
Romano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romano moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Romano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Romano misses.
Romano misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Romano misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Jab from Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romano slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Romano avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Romano misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
Romano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gavin misses with a jab to the body
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin tries to work over Romano's front leg with a kick but Romano checks it.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gavin.#T3#
Gavin cracks a nice hook into Romano's ribs.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romano.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
An inside leg kick from Romano misses.
Gavin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Romano saw that one coming.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a one-two to the body.
Romano misses with a looping right.
Gavin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.#T4#
Romano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romano lands a jab to the head.
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
Romano throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romano throws a combination. Gavin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Romano clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Romano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Romano manages to avoid it.
Romano misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romano.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavin.
Romano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Romano misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romano misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch.
Gavin cracks Romano with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gavin blocks a body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Romano misses with some punches.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Romano. #BC2#
Romano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Romano throws a front kick aimed at Gavin's knee but Gavin avoids it well.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Gavin takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gavin.
Romano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romano moves forwards but Gavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Romano lands a nice looking body kick.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Romano lands a head kick. Gavin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Romano scores with a leg kick.
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Romano.
Gavin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Romano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Romano moves his leg out of the way.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Romano.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin scores with a jab. Romano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Romano's head back.
Gavin 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.
Gavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Romano avoids it.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano checks a leg kick.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Romano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Romano misses with a head kick.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Romano avoided it.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
And Gavin counters with a quick kick to the body but Romano blocks it.
A left lands for Gavin.
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 Tommy Gavin.
I think Gavin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Gavin thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacobson throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gavin's calf.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Gavin checks a low kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Jacobson.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin cracks Jacobson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacobson defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobson takes a step back to recover.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jacobson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
Gavin misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gavin throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a front kick that sends Jacobson stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobson throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobson motions for Gavin to come forward. Jacobson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobson thumps Gavin with a low kick.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Jacobson avoids it.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target. #CL#
Gavin rushes Jacobson and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacobson as Gavin tries to tie him up.
Jacobson has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Jacobson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land. #BC2#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Jacobson throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.
Jacobson throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Jacobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jacobson.
It looked like Gavin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Jacobson scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobson. That did some damage!
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobson. Jacobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Jacobson wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson lands a front kick.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobson lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
#T4#
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Jacobson is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobson tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobson dips to his left and cracks Gavin with an uppercut!
Jacobson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Crunch! Jacobson slams his shin into Gavin's torso.
Gavin wants to clinch up but Jacobson keeps it at a distance.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Jacobson swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Jacobson finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobson cracks Gavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
Jacobson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a good, hard body kick but Jacobson shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Jacobson stuns Gavin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacobson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gavin.#T1#
Jacobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jacobson throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Jacobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Jacobson slams his shin into Gavin's torso.
Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacobson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gavin. Gavin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobson.
Gavin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobson. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jacobson avoids it.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
Jacobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Gavin darts in and clinches Jacobson up against the cage.
Jacobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Jacobson gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a body shot but Jacobson blocks it.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
A nice left hand lands by Gavin.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Jacobson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Jacobson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jacobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Jacobson does no damage.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jacobson just manages to avoid it.
Jacobson scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Jacobson.#T4#
Jacobson dodges the punch combination from Gavin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Jacobson shrugs it off though.
A big right from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Gavin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Gavin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gavin tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobson doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Jacobson settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobson's calf.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Jacobson throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 from Gavin misses.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab by Jacobson.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Jacobson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gavin's calf.
Jacobson misses with a hook to the body
and Gavin counters with a left to the body.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Gavin darts in and clinches Jacobson up against the cage.
Gavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobson or not.
Jacobson lands a body punch.
Jacobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
#T1#
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jacobson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobson controls his hands.
Jacobson lands a right hand. #BC2#
Jacobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobson is looking to slow Gavin down with leg kicks.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobson! But no joy.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson lands an overhand right.
Gil Jacobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobson throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobson seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Gil Jacobson has been cut.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobson throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a straight right. #T3#
A big right from Jacobson misses.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin lunges at Jacobson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobson's hand.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacobson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Jacobson lands a head shot.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Jacobson's legs.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Jacobson checks it.
Jacobson scores with a leg kick.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Jacobson avoids it.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Jacobson tries a quick counter leg kick but Gavin is wise to it.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Jacobson coming out on top.
Jacobson throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Jacobson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Jacobson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Jacobson!
Our winner, Gil Jacobson, 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:
PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Jab by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Yamaguchi thows a body kick. Gavin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamaguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Gavin tries to bum rush Yamaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin 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.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamaguchi. That snapped Gavin's head back.
Nice shot lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Gavin's front leg with a kick but Gavin checks it. #CL2#
Gavin has managed to clinch.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
#T2#
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi 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!
Gavin misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Yamaguchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Gavin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
#T3#
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Yamaguchi cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Yamaguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Yamaguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Gavin tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Gavin tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamaguchi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gavin can turn it around.
Gavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi has Gavin pressed against the cage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Yamaguchi breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Gavin misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gavin is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamaguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin sizes up Yamaguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi fakes the leg kick and cracks Gavin in the body.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Gavin has Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi. #T3#
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi. #T4#
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Kai Yamaguchi 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gavin checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Gavin scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamaguchi should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Yamaguchi clinches up against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position but instead, Gavin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamaguchi into the cage.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi. #T1#
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Gavin is working Yamaguchi over against the cage.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi. #T3#
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Yamaguchi cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Gavin.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin looking to throw knees to the head but Yamaguchi is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Yamaguchi works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gavin blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Gavin.
I think Yamaguchi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
After winning the bout, Kai Yamaguchi 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:
PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Bottura misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bottura takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
Bottura is pulling down on Gavin's head. It's preventing any offense from Gavin, at least for the moment.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gavin defends it easily.#SUB#
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gavin doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Gavin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Gavin.
A big left from Gavin misses.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
Gavin is looking to chop away at St. Georges's legs.
Gavin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSt. Georges.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin cracks St. Georges with an open hand slap.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gavin tries to keep at a distance but St. Georges has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gavin dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a right hand.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin blocks an elbow strike.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Gavin blocks the elbow strike.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from St. Georges.
Gavin tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
Gavin blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Gavin avoids the elbow strike from St. Georges, against the cage.
St. Georges lands with a right to the head.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Georges lands an elbow just above Gavin 's eye.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin cracks St. Georges with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Gavin pushes St. Georges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land. #T4#
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin blocks the elbow strike.
Gavin dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
St. Georges checks a low kick from Gavin.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as St. Georges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St. Georgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St. Georges tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Gavin clobbers St. Georges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
St. Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
St. Georges checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin avoids the head kick by St. Georges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
Gavin thows a body kick. St. Georges tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
St. Georges has taken the fight to the clinch.
St. Georges taking a breather.#T1#
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike.
Gavin misses with some punches.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
Gavin tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Georges.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Georges or not.
St. Georges lands an elbow that stopped Gavin in his tracks for a moment.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
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!
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Gavin tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Gavin lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges lands with a light punch inside.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges pushes off an throws an elbow but Gavin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Gavin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin takes an elbow to the temple.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin blocks the elbow strike.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
Gavin blocks an elbow strike from St. Georges.
Gavin cracks St. Georges with a nice body shot.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
A short left from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
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 Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gavin connects with a leg kick. St. Georges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin wants to clinch up but St. Georges keeps it at a distance.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
With the fighters up against the cage, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin blocks the elbow strike.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
#T1#
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin pushes St. Georges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
#T2#
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
St. Georges lands a body punch.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head.
St. Georges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin lands a right hand.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow. #T3#
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges lands a damaging elbow.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vila scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila feints a counter leg kick.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Vila connects with a body shot that sends Gavin's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Vila's head.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Vila misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vila.
Vila misses with a body kick.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gavin swings for the body but Vila moves out of range.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight right.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gavin moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vila scores with a nice right hand.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vila takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gavin throws a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vila's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Vila blocks the leg kick.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Vila misses.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Vila.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin'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#
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Vila catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Vila blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Gavin cracks Vila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Vila misses.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Gavin backs off Vila throws a huge counter combo but Gavin manages to avoid it all.
Gavin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
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!
Vila lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab. #T1#
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vila thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vila if he has to take too many more of those.
Gavin slips under a jab from Vila.
Gavin lands a jab to Vila's midsection.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin thows a body kick. Vila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vila's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila stalks Gavin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gavin's face. Gavin staggers backwards, shaken.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
Vila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vila, right into the meat.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gavin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Vila.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Vila throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vila connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gavin.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Vila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Gavin as he connects with a hook.
Vila lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Gavin has knocked Vila down with a huge combo! Gavin steps away and waves a wobbly Vila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vila is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Vila is breathing heavily.
Gavin lands an uppercut, right on the button! Vila tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
After the big win, Tommy Gavin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DARE 91
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
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 shot to the liver by Gavin. Beautiful body shot.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
We've been informed that Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh 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.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Gavin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick #CL#
and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Gavin down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Ozolinsh jabs Gavin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin misses the body punch
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.#T2#
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Gavin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Tommy Gavin's cut is getting worse.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Ozolinsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gavin blocks it well.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Gavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to break the clinch but Gavin is controlling the position.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin digs a right hand into Ozolinsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozolinsh's gas tank.
Ozolinsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin'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.
#R4#
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a slapping head kick.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Ozolinsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Gavin's ribcage. Gavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
#T4#
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin'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!
#R5#
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Gavin misses the jab.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head. #T1#
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin 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.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Gavin blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh punishes Gavin's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Gavin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin takes one on the button.
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 Tommy Gavin.
Well Ozolinsh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Gavin moves into range and clinches up with Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Built prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #T1#
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with some punches.
Built is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a body punch.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a right hand.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavin digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built blocking some punches.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin misses with some punches.
#T4#
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Gavin pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Built.
Gavin looks winded!
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pa‘Akea Built dominated that round.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Built avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands 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!
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A body shot lands from Built.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head. #T3#
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Built lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Built.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a right hand.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Built misses with the head strike.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Built. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built lands a left hand.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Built clinches.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Gavin gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built is working Gavin over against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Built.
Built blocking some punches.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built digs a right hand underneath Gavin's ribcage. Gavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gavin working aggressively here.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Gavin is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Gavin is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built is working Gavin over against the cage.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands a big right hand that drops Gavin! The killer instinct kicks in and Built finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Built!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, 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:
DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov 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 Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin scores with a head kick.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Gavin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov cracks Gavin with an open hand slap.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Gavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy body kick from Magomedov
and Gavin counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Magomedov.
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Gavin moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin blocks a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Magomedov.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a body kick. #T3#
Magomedov defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gavin tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
As Magomedov backs away, Gavin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Gavin counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gavin's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Magomedov to the canvas! Magomedov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gavin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin retains his lightweight title!
Tommy Gavin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Vegas sets himself, and Gavin steps forward looking for the clinch! Vegas avoids it this time.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas 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.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Gavin with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Vegas darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas. #T2#
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin working aggressively here.
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!
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegas.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
#T4#
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vegas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin wants to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch position.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Vegas tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gavin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vegas has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Vegas gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gavin. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin. #BC#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a big counter head kick but Vegas avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Vegas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin tries to counter with a clinch but Vegas shakes him off and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vegas.
#T3#
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas lands with a hook. Gavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Gavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Gavin misses with a left hand
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gavin misses.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.
Nice straight punches there by Vegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vegas.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin slips a jab from Vegas.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Gavin dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas'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.
#R3#
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Gavin digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Vegas cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin works on Vegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gavin on the inside. #T2#
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head. #BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Vegas's head back.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas misses with a body kick.#T3#
Donk. Vegas catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas throws a combination. Gavin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vegas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Vegas settles back down.
Vegas keeps Gavin at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Gavin.#ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vegas wants to clinch
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gavin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vegas - the referee stops the clock and Gavin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vegas. Gavin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Vegas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vegas tries to land a body kick
and Gavin counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Vegas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses #CL2#
and Gavin moves into the clinch.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
#T2#
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gavin.
Vegas lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Gavin is working Vegas over against the cage.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Vegas throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin 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.
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.#T1#
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vegas.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Vegas.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin drops Vegas with a huge uppercut! Vegas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gavin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Tommy Gavin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bulver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Bulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulver 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.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Bulver.
Donk. Gavin catches Bulver right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Gavin lands.
Bulver throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulver swinging wildly here.
Gavin 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.
Bulver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulver throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Bulver looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Bulver misses with an uppercut
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin clobbers Bulver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Bulver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulver lands a glancing blow to the side of Gavin's head.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Bulver's leg. Bulver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Bulver misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
It looked like Bulver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bulver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Gavin scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Bulver moves away and avoids it.
Bulver misses with a hook
and Gavin counters with a body kick that stops Bulver in his tracks momentarily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulver.#T2#
Gavin digs a good hook to Bulver's body.
Bulver misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Bulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulver throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Bulver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Bulver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bulver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Bulver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Bulver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gavin staying out of range there.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bulver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gavin staying out of range there.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Gavin slips a straight right by Bulver.
Bulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulver cracks Gavin with an open hand slap.#T3#
Bulver throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin counters with a body kick.
Gavin slips a jab from Bulver.
Bulver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulver misses with a body shot.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulver's calf.
Bulver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulver takes one on the button.
Gavin jabs Bulver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulver looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bulver.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulver.
Gavin jabs Bulver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulver cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Gavin.#T4#
Gavin moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulver.
Bulver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bulver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulver misses with a straight left.
Bulver looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Bulver throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Bulver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bulver's knee momentarily.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulver under the eye.
Bulver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a front kick that sends Bulver stumbling back into the cage.
Bulver throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bulver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gavin misses with a body punch
and Bulver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulver throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bulver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulver down.
Bulver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gavin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Bulver scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulver looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Bulver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bulver tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Bulver moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Bulver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.#T1#
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
Bulver misses with a body shot.
Gavin lands a front kick.
Bulver misses with a straight left.
Bulver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulver just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin moves out of range as Bulver strikes.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulver misses the shot to the body.
Bulver throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Bulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.#T2#
Bulver lands a jab to the nose.
Bulver looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulver moves out of range of the body kick.
Bulver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bulver.
Bulver throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Bulver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gavin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulver moves away.
Bulver tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
A big right from Bulver misses.
Bulver throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Bulver throws a right hand that misses
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin tests Bulver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulver.
#T3#
Gavin lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bulver.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Bulver moved out of range.
Bulver is looking to counter with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Bulver shrugs it off though.
Bulver moves forwards but Gavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulver.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulver throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Bulver's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulver tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulver misses with a looping left.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Bulver with an uppercut!
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Gavin feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulver under the eye.
Nice shot by Gavin.
Bulver throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bulver.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulver moves away.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulver.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulver's sensitive parts.
Bulver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a good low kick that Bulver was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bulver misses with an uppercut
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Bulver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gavin in his tracks.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Bulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulver throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Bulver lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Bulver misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulver misses with a looping right.
Bulver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulver checks the leg kick.
Bulver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulver checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws the left hand but Bulver avoids the punch easily.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bulver moved away.
Bulver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulver will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Bulver down.
Bulver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Gavin lunges at Bulver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulver's hand.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bulver takes a step back to recover.
Gavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulver.
Bulver ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulver in the body.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bulver has time to react.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Bulver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Bulver.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Bulver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulver throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Gavin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Bulver misses the jab.
Bulver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Bulver.
Bulver misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulver doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Bulver checks it.
Bulver lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Bulver. Beautiful body shot.
Bulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a body punch but Bulver moves out of range.
Bulver throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Bulver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulver momentarily.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Bulver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulver throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulver is wise to it.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bulver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulver.
Bulver missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bulver throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a body kick.
Good shot there by Gavin.
Bulver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin lands a front kick.
Bulver scores with a body shot.
Gavin pushes Bulver away with a front kick.
Benz Bulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulver misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a body kick that stops Bulver in his tracks momentarily.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulver on the side of the head.
Bulver throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Benz Bulver stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.
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DARE: SPIRIT OF 76
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Gavin blocks the low kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Gavin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gavin.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin 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.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Gavin scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Gavin misses #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gavin is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Gavin pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gavin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gavin connects with the punch.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Gavin is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Gavin slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Gavin's front leg.
Sanchez works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Gavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Gavin throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Gavin 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.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Gavin slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Gavin takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gavin slips a jab from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sanchez 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#
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Gavin wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Gavin does it's job there.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Gavin does it's job there.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin with a hook.
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!
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Sanchez lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Gavin knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gavin.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin misses with a hook.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Sanchez defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
#T1#
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Gavin throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Gavin with a nice cross.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanchez cracks Gavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin staying out of range there.#T4#
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Gavin sends Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gavin is motioning to the referee to let Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sanchez's jaw. Sanchez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gavin does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Steve Sanchez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
DARE 44
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Magomedov pushes Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Magomedov has hold of one of Gavin's legs. Gavin is fighting the takedown attempt but Magomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gavin has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavin is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov stands and throws Gavin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gavin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gavin tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gavin tries to escape but Magomedov is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. #T1#
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Gavin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gavin!
Magomedov misses with a head shot.
Gavin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Gavin bucks and avoids them well.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gavin tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gavin?
#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Gavin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
Gavin trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Gavin defending well.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Gavin is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov passes to full mount!
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#
Tommy Gavin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Gavin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov 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:
DARE 39: BUTANE VS. UMAGA
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Gavin.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Gavin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Gavin blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov is trying to drag Gavin to the mat but Gavin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Gavin gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
#T4#
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin 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#
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Magomedov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gavin is controlling Magomedov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gavin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov stands and throws Gavin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Magomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gavin is avoiding damage well.
Gavin tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Gavin dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Gavin is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Gavin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Gavin's temple.
Gavin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Gavin keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
#T3#
Gavin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Gavin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Gavin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov tried to score with a low kick but Gavin checks it.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin slips a jab from Magomedov.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
#T1##TD#
Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but Gavin is defending the strikes.
Gavin is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gavin keeps Magomedov under control for a moment.
Gavin prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T2#
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gavin to see if he's OK.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Gavin denies him.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T3#
Gavin is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gavin keeps working.
Gavin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavin is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Gavin stops Magomedov from passing to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Gavin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gavin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gavin is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range. #CL2#
Gavin rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gavin walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura 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.
Bottura moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
A big right from Bottura misses.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura misses with a double jab
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.#T1#
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin throws a counter combo.
Gavin is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bottura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Bottura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Bottura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bottura swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin connects with a high kick.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily.
#T2#
Bottura checks the leg kick.
Bottura misses the jab.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura checks a low kick from Gavin.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Gavin stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Bottura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Bottura blocks a leg kick.
Bottura throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin with a hook.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.#T4#
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Bottura manages to step out the way in time.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura avoids a kick to the body.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gavin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin 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#
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura 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.
Bottura throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Bottura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bottura moves forwards but Gavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Gavin was not able to check.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bottura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Gavin.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin misses with a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin motions for Bottura to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottura.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gavin wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gavin lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Gavin checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
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!
Bottura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gavin.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Gavin tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down. #T1#
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bottura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Bottura misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bottura cracks Gavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Bottura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bottura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gavin lands with an overhand left.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Gavin catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin connects with a high kick. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Bottura tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
A less than humble Tommy Gavin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozolinsh will feel that in the morning.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Ozolinsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gavin cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg. #CL#
Gavin tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. #CL#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh maintains the clinch.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.#CL2#
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh working hard to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
#BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a push kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Gavin takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Gavin digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
Jab, jab by Ozolinsh - just one landing.
Ozolinsh 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.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin 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.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
Ozolinsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Gavin thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ozolinsh blocks it well.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gavin scores with a head 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!
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.#T2#
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin lands a head shot.#T3#
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Gavin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged Ozolinsh in a clinch.
#T4#
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
#T1#
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavin is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Jab by Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.#T3#
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Gavin shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ozolinsh in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averescu takes a step back to recover.
Averescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Averescu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Averescu.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Averescu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Averescu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Averescu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Averescu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averescu. Averescu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Averescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
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!
Averescu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Averescu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin lands a high kick!
Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Averescu goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin with a nice cross.#T3##CL#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Averescu. Averescu maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin cracks the inside of Averescu's front leg.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Averescu connects with a body shot.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averescu has time to react.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Averescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Averescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Averescu blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Averescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Averescu misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Averescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#T1#
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Averescu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Averescu throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.#T2#
Gavin 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.
Gavin throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averescu 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.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Averescu.
Gavin jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Gavin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gavin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Averescu wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Averescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavin is pulling down on Averescu's head to control his posture.
Averescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gavin trying to control the position here.
Gavin controls Averescu momentarily but Averescu frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Averescu trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Averescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Gavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Marin Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu shoots in but no luck this time.
Averescu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averescu tries to clinch up.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averescu's hands.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Averescu fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin thumps Averescu with a low kick.
Gavin leaves Averescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gavin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Averescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
Averescu throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gavin circles away.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Averescu in the body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Averescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Averescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gavin pinned against the cage. Gavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Averescu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu 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.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Averescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gavin finds it's way round the side to connect with Averescu's head.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin 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:
DARE 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gavin lands a head kick. Studge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Studge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Studge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Studge misses.
Studge throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Studge. That did some damage!
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Studge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Studge throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Studge misses with a straight left.
Studge misses with a straight right.
Studge works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Studge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Studge moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Studge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Studge is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Studge misses with a hook.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Studge down.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Studge just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Studge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Studge moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Studge lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin defending well as Studge loads up on a big left hand.
Studge throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Studge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Studge's leg. Studge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin feints and then cracks Studge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Studge down.
Studge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
An attempted straight right counter from Studge misses the target.#T2#
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
Gavin moves out of range as Studge strikes.
Studge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Studge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Studge down.
Nice cross by Studge.
Gavin connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Studge.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Studge moves into range and clinches up with Gavin.
Studge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Studge avoids the elbow strike from Gavin, against the cage.
Gavin presses Studge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Studge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Studge is working Gavin over against the cage.
Studge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Studge blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Studge as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin pushes Studge away with a front kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Studge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Studge misses with a straight left.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Studge takes one to the side of the head.
Studge checks a low kick from Gavin.
A punch combination from Studge misses.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gavin misses with a hook. Studge ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin catches Studge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Studge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gavin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Studge is looking to counter punch.
Gavin scores with a jab. Studge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Studge tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Studge off balance momentarily.
Studge staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Studge misses the target.
Gavin connects with the punch.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gavin tests Studge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Studge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Studge steps away.
Gavin keeps Studge at a distance using the push kick.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Studge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Studge's head back.
Crunch! Gavin slams his shin into Studge's torso.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Studge throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Studge misses with a wild combination.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Studge misses with the combination.
Studge scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Studge coming out on top.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but Studge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
Studge tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Studge if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Studge's hands.#T1#
Gavin is looking to chop away at Studge's legs.
Gavin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Studge throws a right hand that Gavin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavin also avoids with ease.
Gavin feints and then cracks Studge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Studge down.
A telegraphed right hand from Studge misses the target.
Studge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Studge. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin counters with a body kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Studge off balance momentarily.
Studge throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin is looking to slow Studge down with leg kicks.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Studge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crunch! Gavin slams his shin into Studge's torso.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Studge's head.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Studge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Studge throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Studge looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Studge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin scores with a push kick.
Studge looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Studge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Studge jumps back.
Studge avoids a kick to the body.
Studge throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Studge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Studge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Studge gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Studge misses with a punch on the inside.
Studge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Studge avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Studge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin cracks Studge with a nice body shot.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Studge tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Studge takes a shot to the head.
Studge tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Studge back against the cage.
A short right from Studge.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Studge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Studge throws a head punch that misses.
Studge throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Studge.
Studge misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Studge.
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!
Studge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Studge has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Studge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Studge gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Studge's front leg but catches the back leg as Studge tries to avoid it.
Studge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Studge throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin cracks Studge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Studge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Studge.#CL#
Studge clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin punishes Studge's body with a nice straight punch.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Studge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Studge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Studge scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Studge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin slips a straight right by Studge.
Studge moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Studge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Studge looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin connects with a crisp jab.
Gavin thumps Studge with a low kick.#CL#
Studge moves into range and clinches up with Gavin.
Studge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Studge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Studge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Studge fails to land.
Gavin tries a body shot but Studge blocks it.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Studge.
Studge swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Donk. Gavin catches Studge right on the button with a cross.
Studge lands a right hook to the body.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Studge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin thumps Studge with a low kick.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Studge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin connects with a jab.
Studge moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but Studge moves out of range easily.
Danny Studge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Studge's head back.
Studge misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
A big left from Studge misses.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Studge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Studge avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Studge's head.
Studge just misses with a punch to the body.
And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Studge manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Studge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Studge misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin wants to get back to striking at distance but Studge won't allow it.
#T3#
Studge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Studge backwards.
Danny Studge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Studge prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Studge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Studge.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Studge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Studge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Studge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Studge.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin cracks Studge with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands a head shot.
Gavin feints and then cracks Studge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Studge down.
Studge misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Studge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Studge stuns Gavin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Studge misses with a body shot.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Studge with a body shot.
Gavin punishes Studge's body with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Studge walks into a jab.
Studge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Studge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gavin tries a low kick but Studge avoids it.
Studge misses with a straight left.
Studge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Studge throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin thows a leg kick but Studge checks it
letting Studge counter with a right hand.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Studge thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Gavin misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Gavin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gavin manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov cracks Gavin with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gavin holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gavin has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Gavin trying to control the position.
#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.
Magomedov throws a strike but Gavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gavin is aware though and is defending well.
Gavin wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Gavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Gavin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Gavin throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin 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#
Gavin cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Gavin.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks. #T1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Gavin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Gavin is keeping the position.
Gavin has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gavin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Gavin landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gavin defends well.#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gavin preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Magomedov is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedov slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Crunch! Gavin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gavin quickly recovers to half guard.
Gavin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
Gavin trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Gavin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gavin working a defensive guard but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Gavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
#CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gavin.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin taking a breather.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavin.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Gavin takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gavin avoids it.
A head kick by Gavin misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy Gavin just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Gavin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gavin trying to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gavin's head.
Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Gavin is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?
Gavin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Gavin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
#T2#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gavin looking to improve position, pressing down on Magomedov's thigh with his hand. Magomedov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gavin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gavin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Magomedov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Marat Magomedov 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:
DARE 6
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mark moves into the clinch.
Gavin throws an elbow but it misses.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Mark misses with the head strike.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Mark gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Gavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mark blocks an elbow strike.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark catches Gavin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark avoids the body shot from Gavin.
#T1#
Mark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Mark is looking to counter punch.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin stuns Mark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mark will feel that in the morning.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mark throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Mark off balance momentarily.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Mark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Mark lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Mark shrugs it off though.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Mark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mark rather than just go for the knockout.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Gavin lands a front kick.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Gavin.
Mark cracks Gavin with an open hand slap.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Mark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mark has time to react.
Gavin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mark misses with a straight left.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Mark's front leg but catches the back leg as Mark tries to avoid it.
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Mark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mark. That did some damage!
Mark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mark off the cage and back into range.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mark misses the target.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Mark down.
A clash of legs there as Mark blocks the low kick.
Mark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin lands a really nice looking cross but Mark seems unphased.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mark momentarily.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Mark misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Mark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Mark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mark tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin throws a jab when Mark was well out of range.
It looked like Mark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mark's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark is looking to counter punch.
Gavin throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Mark's head back.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Mark.
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
Mark missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mark misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mark misses.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Mark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Mark misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mark 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.#T2#
Mark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin works Mark's body with a nice hook.
Gavin feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
Gavin lands a head shot.
Mark swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
Jab from Gavin.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Mark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Mark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mark tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Mark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
Mark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavin as he jumps to the side.
Gavin thuds his shin into the meat of Mark's side.
Mark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin scores with a push kick.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Mark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mark 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.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Gavin moves out of range as Mark strikes.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Gavin cracks Mark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Mark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Mark dips to his left and cracks Gavin with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Gavin.
Mark is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gavin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Mark misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a solid body kick.
Mark throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Gavin misses with a hook to the body
and Mark counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mark. That did some damage!
Mark throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Mark 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.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Mark didn't see that one coming.
Mark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mark avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Mark throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gavin lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mark momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Mark 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.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Mark's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Mark avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Gavin misses
and Mark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
A jab from Mark misses.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Mark is wise to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin lands a jab.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mark 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!
Gavin delivers a nice body kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gavin throws a body punch but Mark moves out of range.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Mark misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mark should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Gavin.
Gavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mark.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Mark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mark throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mark. That did some damage!
Gavin lands a head shot.
Mark throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Mark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Mark's body. Mark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin lands a head kick!
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gavin connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Gavin finds it's target.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
A jab from Mark misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Gavin delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin 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:
DARE 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
O Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
O Connor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gavin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Connor throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Connor avoids the head kick by Gavin.
#CL#
Gavin forces O Connor back against the cage and clinches.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin tries a body shot but O Connor blocks it.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by O Connor.
#BC2#
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Connor misses with an uppercut.
O Connor misses with a straight right.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
O Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
Good shot there by O Connor.
O Connor tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin thows a leg kick but O Connor checks it
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory O Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Connor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
O Connor misses with a body shot.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Connor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gavin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from O Connor. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O Connor blocks the body kick.
Gavin connects with a high kick.
Gavin avoids the body shot from O Connor.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin misses with a combination
and O Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gavin thinking.
O Connor lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.#T3#
O Connor takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Connor.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gavin scores with a head kick.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Connor's calf.
O Connor lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by O Connor. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
O Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Gavin misses with a hook.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
O Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Gavin misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Connor.
O Connor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
O Connor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin counters with a solid body kick.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
O Connor throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin is looking to counter with a body kick.
O Connor throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Connor.
Gavin slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks O Connor off balance momentarily.
O Connor looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
O Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Connor. That did some damage!
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Gavin thumps O Connor with a low kick.
O Connor 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.
O Connor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Connor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Gavin was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but O Connor avoided it.
O Connor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gavin rather than just go for the knockout.
O Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Connor.
Some wild striking there from O Connor.
O Connor is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
O Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
O Connor misses with a looping right.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
O Connor misses with a two punch combination.
Gavin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Connor takes a step back to recover.
O Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gavin misses the target.
O Connor digs a good hook to Gavin's body.
#T3#
Gavin looks to land a body kick but O Connor moved away.
Gavin slips a straight right by O Connor.
O Connor misses with a low kick.
O Connor throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gavin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Connor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Connor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
O Connor moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
O Connor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Connor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
O Connor is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gregory O Connor has been cut.
O Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
O Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick. #T4##CL#
Gavin has managed to clinch.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
O Connor is trying to force a seperation but Gavin has the dominant position.#BC#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Connor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Gavin and O Connor are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gavin throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking O Connor into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gavin knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Slajos misses with an uppercut.
Slajos avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Slajos throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Slajos throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Slajos's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slajos moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slajos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slajos's sensitive parts.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Slajos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin delivers a nice body kick.
Slajos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Slajos.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slajos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
Gavin throws a body punch but Slajos moves out of range. #TD#
Slajos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slajos throws a big right hand that misses.
Slajos is working Gavin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slajos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slajos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slajos stands up over Gavin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gavin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gavin holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Slajos throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely.
Gavin is controlling Slajos's posture.
Slajos lands a couple of digs.
Gavin controlling the position.#T3#
Gavin trying to keep a closed guard but Slajos is proving a slippery customer.
Slajos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slajos landing with the ground and pound.
Slajos 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.
Gavin is pulling down on Slajos's head to control his posture.
Slajos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slajos wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gavin looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slajos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slajos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slajos fails to land with a series of punches.
Slajos tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gavin defending well as Slajos loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Slajos as he connects with a hook.
Slajos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Slajos.
Gavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Slajos. Slajos gets slowly back to his 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 Oddis Slajos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slajos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gavin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Slajos throws a body shot but no joy.
Slajos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
Oddis Slajos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slajos misses the shot to the body.
Slajos closes the distance and clinches up with Gavin, looking for a takedown. Slajos pushes Gavin against the cage but Gavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gavin sizes up Slajos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slajos misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slajos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Slajos lands with an overhand left.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slajos.
Slajos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slajos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nice cross by Slajos.
Slajos takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Slajos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slajos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slajos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Slajos connects with a single shot there.
Oddis Slajos is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Slajos to counter with a crisp jab.
Slajos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gavin counters with a body kick that stops Slajos in his tracks momentarily.
Slajos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slajos looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slajos will feel that in the morning.
Slajos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavin.
Slajos tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#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!
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slajos.
Slajos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Slajos looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Nice cross by Slajos.
Slajos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slajos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slajos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gavin in his tracks.
Slajos misses with a hook.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slajos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Slajos manages to step out the way in time.
Slajos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gavin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oddis Slajos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Slajos does no damage.
Slajos shoots in looking for a takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl out of it but Slajos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavin feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oddis Slajos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slajos looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range. #T3#
A big left from Slajos misses.
Gavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slajos to score with a decent uppercut.
Slajos throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice body kick.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slajos.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slajos. That did some damage!
Slajos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Slajos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Slajos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin moves out of range as Slajos strikes.
Slajos throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Slajos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slajos takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Slajos throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slajos scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slajos misses with an uppercut.
Slajos misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slajos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Slajos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Slajos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slajos cracks Gavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slajos is looking to clinch.
Slajos misses with an uppercut.
Slajos shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slajos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slajos misses with a double jab.
Slajos throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Slajos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slajos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oddis Slajos 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#
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Slajos misses.
Slajos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slajos really felt that one!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Slajos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
Slajos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.
Slajos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Slajos misses with a body punch
and Gavin comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Slajos stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gavin is on him like rabid pit bull! Slajos slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
A less than humble Tommy Gavin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom thumps Silva with a low kick.
A left lands for Metharom.
Metharom fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Metharom feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down. #T1#
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Metharom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Metharom drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Metharom is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somboom Metharom!
After the fight, Somboom Metharom was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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