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Event:
EFA 85 Punisher vs Andrei 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Python throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Impala has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Python. #SUB#
Python tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Python has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Python is trying to get an arm triangle but Impala is defending well.
Python prevents Impala from escaping the position.
Python just content to control the position. #SUB#
Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Impala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Python is staying tight to Impala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Python. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Impala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Python working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Impala is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Python has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Python throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Python tries for a kimura but Impala is defending well.
The ground and pound from Python seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Python asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Impala being controlled for a moment.
Impala wants to get back to his feet.#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.
Impala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Python. #SUB#
Python thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Impala wants to get back to his feet but Python drags him back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Python is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Impala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Python wants to control but Impala is keeping him busy. #T3#
Impala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Python in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Python working the ground and pound but Impala is defending the strikes.
Impala pushes Python away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Python gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Python is trying to get an arm triangle but Impala is defending well.
Impala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Python is controlling him well.#SUB#
Python tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Python stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Python.
Impala just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Python looking for a takedown.
Python can't get the takedown.
Python blocks an elbow strike.
Python tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Python has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Python manages to pull guard.
Impala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Impala trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Impala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Python moves to clinch but Impala breaks away
and Impala counters with a nice uppercut.
Python fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Python jumps guard but Impala stands there with Python around his waist. Python gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Python pulls guard successfully.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?
Python is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Impala is staying active underneath Python, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries to kick Python off but Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Impala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Impala looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Python is pressing down on Impala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Impala is holding on for now. #SUB#
Python seems to be working for a kimura but Impala defends the submission attempt.
Python wants to pass the guard but Impala is defending well.
Python wants to lay and pray for a moment but Impala keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala is looking to escape.#SUB#
Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Python throwing shots but Impala is blocking nicely.
Impala tries to kick Python off but Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Python is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Python is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Python looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Python is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Python is working for a kimura but Impala is defending it quite comfortably.
Impala wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Impala is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Impala is refusing to be controlled, as Python sits in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Python not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Python throwing shots but Impala is blocking nicely.
Impala is trying to stand back up but Python is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Python not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Python stops Impala from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Python is working for a submission of some sort.
Python stops Impala from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Impala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Impala drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
A short uppercut from Impala.
Python takes a shot to the head.
Impala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Impala.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Impala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python shoots in but Impala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Python takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Impala.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Python is defended easily by Impala.
Gunnar Impala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Python changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Impala tries to avoid it but Python manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Impala to the ground. Impala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Impala cracks Python with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Python misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Impala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Impala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Python at a distance.
#CL2#
Impala moves into range and clinches up with Python.
Impala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Impala fails to land.
Impala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Python's elbow.
Impala has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python is looking to take this one to the mat.
Impala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunnar Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Impala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#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!
Impala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Impala tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Impala keeps him there for the moment.
Impala prevents the takedown attempt.
Impala stalling the fight.
Impala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Impala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Python.
Python has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Impala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Impala misses with some punches.
A short left from Impala.
Impala struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Impala can't find room to land a body shot as Python controls the action.
Python looking for a takedown. #T3#
Python's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Impala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Python is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Impala to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Python wants a takedown.
Impala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Impala - that landed with a thud.
Impala tries to work over Python's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Impala has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
#TD#
Python is trying to trip Impala. He has hold of a leg but Impala is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Python persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python prevents Impala from getting back to his feet.
Python trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Impala trying to strike off his back.
Impala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Impala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Python 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.
Python's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Impala scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impala is looking to chop away at Python's legs.
Python checks a leg kick nicely.
Impala throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Impala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Impala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Python showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Impala.
Python seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Impala scores with a jab.
Python is trying hard to land a takedown here. Impala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Impala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Python has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Event:
EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Impala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silfversvanz as he avoids it easily.
Impala throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Impala blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz gets through Impala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Impala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Impala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Impala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silfversvanz pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Impala is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz lands with a left to the head.
Silfversvanz is pushing Impala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand underneath Impala's ribcage. Impala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Impala controls his hands.
#T1#
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Impala backwards. #TD#
Impala has clasped his hands together around Silfversvanz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Silfversvanz throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Impala was waiting for it though - now Silfversvanz's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Silfversvanz is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Impala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Impala!
Gunnar Impala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Impala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Impala shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Impala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Impala shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Impala.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Impala as he avoids it easily.
Gunnar Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Austin tries to sprawl but Impala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Impala pulls his head out easily.
Austin is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Austin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Impala throws an elbow that misses. Austin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Impala's guard. Nice move by Austin!#REVR#
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Impala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Impala looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Austin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Impala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Impala's head.
Austin is working Impala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Austin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Impala has wrist control.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Impala is rocked!#T3#
Austin gets to his feet and stands over Impala, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Impala felt that one! Austin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Impala from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
An out of breath Steve Austin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gunnar Impala was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Event:
EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Paddy forces Impala back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Paddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paddy misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Impala tries to keep at a distance but Paddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Impala.
#BC2#
Paddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala swinging wildly here.
Paddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Impala tries to land a leg kick but Paddy saw it coming and moves away.
Paddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Impala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy misses with a head kick.
Impala misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Impala misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paddy.
Impala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL2#
Paddy has Impala up against the cage in a clinch.
Impala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paddy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Impala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Impala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paddy defends well and Impala ends up having to push Paddy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Paddy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Impala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paddy throws a leg kick which misses Impala's front leg but catches the back leg as Impala tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Paddy has managed to clinch.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paddy prevents it.
#BC2#
Paddy manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paddy 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.#CL2#
Paddy rushes Impala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paddy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Impala prevents a body shot from Paddy. #T2##TD2#
Paddy has Impala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paddy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Impala tumbling to the mat - Paddy dives into Impala's guard.
Impala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Impala tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy wants to control from the top but Impala keeps moving. #SUB#
Impala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Impala looking to control.
Paddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Paddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paddy is in close to Impala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paddy stands and throws Impala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paddy working away.
Paddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paddy working the ground and pound.
Impala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Impala is trying to control Paddy's posture but Paddy avoids it.
Paddy trying to control the position but Impala is working away. #SUB2#
Paddy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Impala is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Paddy!
In his post fight interview, Max Paddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Event:
EFA 46 Singha vs Impala
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Singha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Singha as Impala shoots in.
Impala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singha cracks a nice hook into Impala's ribs.
Impala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singha but Singha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singha lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Impala has been cut.
Buakaw Singha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impala tries to move into range but Singha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Impala tries for a takedown but Singha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Singha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buakaw Singha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Impala.#TD2#
Impala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singha keeping full guard, as Impala tries to pass.
Impala won't allow Singha to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Impala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Impala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singha wants to stand up but Impala is controlling him. #T1#
Singha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Singha wants to get back to his feet but Impala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Impala is looking to work some ground and pound but Singha has wrist control.#ES#
Singha pushes Impala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Singha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Impala has time to react.
Singha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Impala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singha enables Impala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Impala is controlling him. #SUB2#
Impala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singha dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Impala looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singha wants to stand but Impala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Singha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Singha trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Impala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Impala has his foot on Singha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singha works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Singha tries to stand but Impala is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Impala working for submissions but it's allowed Singha to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Singha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Impala.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singha wants to stand but Impala has his arm trapped. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Singha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Impala on the ground.
Impala struggling a bit here.
Impala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Singha wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Impala is looking for a kimura but Singha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Impala to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Singha pushes Impala off, looking to escape but Impala dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Singha is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Impala!
After the big win, Gunnar Impala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFA 39 Bates vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Silfversvanz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silfversvanz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impala's elbow.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Impala backwards.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silfversvanz prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Silfversvanz fails to land.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Impala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silfversvanz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Impala is trying to drag Silfversvanz to the mat but Silfversvanz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentino Silfversvanz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Impala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Impala wants the takedown. Silfversvanz is fighting it off but Impala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silfversvanz's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Impala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silfversvanz's guard. #SUB2#
Impala is working for a kimura but Silfversvanz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Silfversvanz is trying to stand back up but Impala is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala winds up and cracks Silfversvanz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Impala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Impala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silfversvanz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Impala is nestled in close to Silfversvanz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silfversvanz wants to improve his position but Impala is controlling well.
Silfversvanz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silfversvanz has hold of Impala's hands but Impala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Impala slips a nice elbow through Silfversvanz's hands, connecting with Silfversvanz's forehead.
Impala passes to side control.
Impala working the ground and pound from side control.
Impala cracks Silfversvanz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silfversvanz tries to bench press Impala off him but Impala keeps the position. #SUB2#
Impala is working to tighten his grip on Silfversvanz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silfversvanz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Impala is really squeezing tight and eventually Silfversvanz passes out! Impala breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Impala!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Impala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Impala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Python manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Impala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Python looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Python has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Impala throwing strikes from guard but Python blocks nicely.
Impala with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Impala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Python working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impala.
Impala preventing the sweep.
Impala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Python tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Impala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Impala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Python tries to roll over but Impala keeps him under control.
Python keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Python looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Impala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Impala working the head and body with strikes.
Python works his way to full guard. Good work.
Python is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Python is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Impala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python seems keen to control Impala's posture.#SUB#
Impala has gone for a leg lock! Python slips out almost immediately though and dives into Impala's guard.#REVB#
Python trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Python working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Python lands a couple of elbows.
Impala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Impala can't keep his opponent in guard - Python advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Impala looking for submissions off his back.
Python has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Impala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Python.
Impala holds on, trying desperately to control.
Python thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Python can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Impala is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Python goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Impala turns into him and now he's in Python's guard.
#SUB2#
Impala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Python has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Impala has managed to get both his arms back between Python's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Impala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Python is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Impala, into his guard. #REVB#
Impala trying to keep a closed guard but Python is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Impala looking for subs off his back but Python has passed one foot through into half guard.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Python shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Impala defends it nicely.#TD#
Impala looking to score a takedown here. Python is defending well but Impala drives through and ends up in Python's guard.
Impala is looking to work some ground and pound but Python has wrist control.
Python looking to hit a scissor sweep but Impala is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Python is looking for a triangle but Impala pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Python's head.#SUB2#
Python looking for a guillotine here but Impala defends easily.
Cyrius Python has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Impala won't allow Python to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Python working for a triangle but Impala defends it easily.
#SUB#
Impala has gone for a leg lock! Python slips out almost immediately though and dives into Impala's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Impala is looking for a triangle but Python pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Impala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Python can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Python sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Impala's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Python is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Impala sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Impala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Python. #SUB2#
Python is looking for a kimura but Impala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Python to get the leverage.
Impala trying to hold on to Python's head to control him but Python postures up.
Python working the head and body with strikes.
Impala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Impala tries to get out of the position.
Python working over Impala with some ground and pound. Impala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Python scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Python is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Impala defends it well.
Python is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Impala is trying to control but can't.
Python sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Impala defending well though. #SU2#
Python decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Impala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Python on his heels. He'll look to pass Python's guard now, I'm sure.
Python lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Impala looking for a guillotine here but Python defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Impala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Python gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Impala keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Python is working Impala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Impala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Impala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python 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#
Python dives in and grabs Impala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Impala pushes down on Python's head and hops out.#TD#
Impala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Python throws Impala to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Python gets a clinch.
Python has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Impala is trying to drag Python to the mat but Python just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Python.
Gunnar Impala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Python. #T1##TD#
Impala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Impala lands a couple of elbows.
Impala chips away with some ground and pound.
Impala preventing the sweep.
Impala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Python is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Python is working for a kimura but Impala is defending it quite comfortably.
Impala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Impala has hold of Python's hands but Python slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Impala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Python is working away from the top position though.
Impala is looking to escape.
Impala is looking to control Python's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Impala avoid being mounted?
Python working Impala over with strikes. #SUB2#
Python maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Impala could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Python has cracked it and Impala is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Python!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyrius Python!
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Event:
EFA 13 Harrington vs Pavlov
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Impala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Python.#TD#
Impala shoots in and bounces Python off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Impala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at Dungeon Brawler Gym ($800/week) inform us that Python has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Impala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Impala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Python controls Impala momentarily but Impala frees himself.
Impala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Impala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Impala landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Python is rocked!#SUB2#
Python is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Impala defends well.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Impala finish him?
Impala postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Python covers up, he's hurt! Impala keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Impala and the ref steps in to end the fight! Impala can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Impala!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Impala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pekkazius has a takedown stuffed.
Pekkazius shoots in but no luck this time.
Pekkazius needs to keep his hands up - Impala had a free shot at his head there.
Pekkazius fails with the takedown
and Impala counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janius Pekkazius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pekkazius defends it nicely.
Pekkazius lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkazius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Impala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Impala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that Impala has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pekkazius trying to control but Impala is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Impala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Impala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Impala working for a triangle but Pekkazius defends it easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Impala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekkazius forces his way into half guard.
Pekkazius wants to pass to mount but Impala is defending the position.
Impala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pekkazius is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Impala is staying active underneath Pekkazius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pekkazius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Impala trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Impala has his hands clasped together around Pekkazius's back. He's all about the action.
Pekkazius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Impala keeping hold of Pekkazius's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Impala.
Pekkazius is breathing heavily.
Pekkazius can't do much from the bottom here.
Pekkazius is looking to regain half guard here but Impala keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Impala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Impala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Impala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pekkazius to the ground. Impala is now in Pekkazius's guard.#SUB2#
Impala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Impala landing some decent shots from guard.
Pekkazius seems keen to control Impala's posture.
Pekkazius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala trying to hold on to Pekkazius's head to control him but Pekkazius postures up.
#T1#
Impala is refusing to be controlled, as Pekkazius sits in half guard.
Impala is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pekkazius trying to control from half guard but Impala is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Impala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pekkazius is thwarting Impala's attempts to control the position.
Impala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pekkazius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Impala drives through with a takedown into Pekkazius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Impala distracts Pekkazius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Impala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Impala cracks Pekkazius with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Impala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pekkazius dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Impala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pekkazius passes into side control.
Impala can't do much from the bottom here.
Pekkazius trying to control the position but Impala is working away.
Impala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Impala struggling a bit here.
What's Impala going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Pekkazius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Impala sneaks back into half guard.
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 Janius Pekkazius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Impala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Janius Pekkazius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Impala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pekkazius, who protects the arm well.
Pekkazius tries to buck Impala off but Impala is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkazius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Impala working over Pekkazius with some ground and pound. Pekkazius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Impala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Impala is trying to work for a kimura but Pekkazius is defending well.
#SUB2#
Impala wants to work for an arm triangle but Pekkazius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Pekkazius is defending against the submission attempts here by Impala.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Impala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pekkazius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pekkazius gets full guard.#SUB#
Pekkazius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Impala lands a couple of elbows.
Impala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Impala lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Impala drops back looking for a leg! Pekkazius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pekkazius manages to kick Impala off! Impala jumps back into Pekkazius's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Impala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Impala is in close to Pekkazius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Impala connects with a couple of short punches.
Pekkazius wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Impala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Impala is in close to Pekkazius's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Impala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Pekkazius looking for a sweep. Not yet Pekkazius, not yet.
Impala stands up over Pekkazius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Impala is working Pekkazius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Impala landing some decent shots from guard.
Impala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Impala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pekkazius is trying to keep Impala in close.
Pekkazius can't keep his opponent in guard - Impala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Impala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Impala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2#
Impala is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Impala there.
Pekkazius wants to improve his position but Impala is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Impala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pekkazius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Impala.
Pekkazius is trying to stand up here but Impala is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Impala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Impala 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunnar Impala!
An out of breath Gunnar Impala 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivas missing with a left hand there. Impala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Impala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impala.
Impala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Impala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Impala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Impala slips a jab and a cross from Rivas.
Felipe Rivas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Impala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Impala misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivas. Impala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Impala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Impala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivas dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Rivas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Impala misses with a wild combination.
Rivas moves out of range as Impala throws a body kick.
Rivas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Impala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Rivas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Impala backs up against the cage.
Felipe Rivas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Impala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivas on the side of the head.
Rivas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Impala in his tracks.
Impala throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Impala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivas tries to bum rush Impala with a series of wild strikes but Impala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivas misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Impala's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rivas.
Impala misses with an uppercut.
Impala slips a jab and a cross from Rivas.
Impala slips a jab from Rivas.
Impala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Impala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivas.
Impala throws a series of punches but Rivas moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rivas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impala.
Impala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivas has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Rivas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impala moves away.#TD#
Impala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivas quickly recovers to half guard.
Rivas tries to kick Impala off in order to stand up. Impala Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rivas looks winded!
Rivas trying to remain calm as Impala controls from the top position.#SU#
Impala decides to stand back up. Impala steps back and let's Rivas get back to his feet.
Impala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Impala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivas.
Impala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Impala.
Impala tries to bum rush Rivas with a series of wild strikes but Rivas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivas as he connects with a hook.
Impala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Impala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Rivas tries to keep at a distance but Impala has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch.
Rivas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Impala circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Impala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivas momentarily.
Impala throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Impala clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Impala works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rivas wants to get back to his feet but Impala passes into half guard.
#REVB#
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!
Impala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivas! #SUB#
Impala looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivas is having none of it. #T4#
Rivas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SU#
Impala is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala misses the shot to the body.
Impala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Impala misses with a few strikes there.
Impala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivas misses with an uppercut. Impala saw that one coming.
Impala misses with a kick to the body.
Impala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Impala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Impala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Impala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivas prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Impala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivas.
Rivas misses with a hook. Impala ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Rivas.#CL#
Impala clinches up against the cage.
Impala wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Rivas manages to break the clinch.
Rivas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Impala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala dodges the punch combination from Rivas.
Rivas scores with a jab. Impala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Impala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Impala connects with a right hand. Rivas shakes it off.
Impala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivas.
Impala tries to counter with a takedown but Rivas is quick to defend against it.
Rivas misses with a looping left.
Rivas scores with a jab to the body.
Impala throws a right and a left that Rivas avoids nicely.
Rivas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Impala shoots in and drives through. Rivas sprawls well.
Rivas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Impala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivas tests Impala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivas misses with a combination
and Impala counters with a series of strikes. Rivas will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivas with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivas thuds his right hand into Impala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Impala throws a series of punches but Rivas avoids them all with ease.
Rivas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Impala. Rivas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Impala scores with a nice strike.
Rivas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Impala manages to avoid it.
Rivas throws a nice looking combination but Impala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnar Impala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Rivas is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Impala works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Impala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Impala decides to stand back up. Impala steps back and let's Rivas get back to his feet.
Rivas throws a series of punches but Impala moves out of range.
Rivas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Rivas gets caught napping as Impala dives in and scores a takedown. Rivas manages to retain guard.#T3##SU#
Impala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Impala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Impala shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivas's guard.
Impala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Impala stands up from Rivas's guard - Impala perhaps looking for a knockout.
Impala misses with a double jab.
Rivas looks to land a combination. Impala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Impala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Impala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Impala.
Rivas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Impala.
Rivas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Impala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivas.
Impala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivas unleashes a big counter combination but Impala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Impala moves out of range of the body kick from Rivas.
Rivas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Impala lands a body shot.
Rivas looks to score with a jab to the body but Impala is just out of range.
A punch combination from Impala misses.
Impala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Rivas lands an overhand right.
Rivas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Impala both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivas misses with a double jab.
Impala throws a series of punches but Rivas avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Impala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rivas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Impala keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Impala dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gunnar Impala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Impala walks into a straight right hand from Rivas.
Rivas slips a jab from Impala.
Impala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivas.
It seemed like Rivas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Impala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Impala takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Rivas gets caught flat footed, as Impala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunnar Impala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Rivas pushes Impala off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivas swinging wildly here.
Rivas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Impala.
Rivas stuns Impala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Impala misses with a double jab.
Impala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Impala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivas did well to prevent Impala getting side control.
Impala wants to control but Rivas is keeping him busy. #T1#
Impala controlling the pace.
Rivas wants to stand back up but Impala manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Impala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Impala connects with a crisp jab.
Impala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rivas misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Impala closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala shoots in but Rivas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Impala throws a right hand that Rivas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivas also avoids with ease.
Rivas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Impala connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Rivas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Impala doesn't seem phased though.
Impala works over Rivas's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Impala walks into a straight right hand from Rivas.
A jab from Impala does it's job there.
Impala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Impala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Impala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Impala slips under a jab from Rivas.
It looked like Impala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Impala misses with a two punch combination.
Rivas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Impala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3##CL#
Impala rushes Rivas and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rivas manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Rivas misses.
Rivas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivas! But no joy.
Rivas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Impala.
Rivas connects with a body shot.
Rivas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impala.
Impala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Impala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Impala throws a series of punches but Rivas moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rivas.
Gunnar Impala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Impala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivas.#T4#
A jab from Rivas misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivas misses with a hook. Impala ducked under it nicely.
Felipe Rivas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivas misses with a body punch
and Impala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Impala clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Impala gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Impala performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Impala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rivas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Impala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Impala!
Gunnar Impala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala misses with the combination.
Impala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Impala gets a double leg takedown into Marsh's guard.
Impala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Impala throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impala passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Impala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Impala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Impala postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marsh to stand up.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##CL2#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Impala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch.
Impala leaves Marsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Impala stuffs the takedown.
Impala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Impala catches Marsh with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Marsh forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Impala!
An out of breath Gunnar Impala 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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Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Impala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Impala stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Impala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Impala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Impala as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown but Impala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Impala misses with a low kick. #T1#
Impala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Impala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Impala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gill misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Gill pulls guard.
Gill wants to sweep here but Impala controlling him for the moment.
Impala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Impala preventing the sweep. #T2#
Impala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Impala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Impala pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Impala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Impala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gill wants to control but Impala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Impala is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
Gill trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SU2#
Impala postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gill to stand up.
Gill drops his hands momentarily and Impala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Impala throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gill crashing down! Gill tries to stagger back to his feet but Impala just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gill asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Impala!
An out of breath Gunnar Impala 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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