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Event: Nfld 44     
Date:   Jan 20, 2024
#R1##TD#
Anstey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Girard on his heels. He'll look to pass Girard's guard now, I'm sure.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anstey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Girard wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey 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.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Girard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Girard wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Anstey's hips, looking to push off. But Anstey grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Girard screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Nfld live 56     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Llewellyn.
Girard tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Llewellyn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Girard was covering up waiting for the punch and Llewellyn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Llewellyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Llewellyn controls the position.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Llewellyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Girard for as long as he can get away with.
Girard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llewellyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Llewellyn advances to mount.
Llewellyn controlling the pace for now.
Girard taking shots to the head.
Girard taking shots to the head.
Llewellyn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2##SUB#
Llewellyn has isolated one of Girard's arms. Girard looking to fight him off but Llewellyn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, 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.

 

Event: Nfld live 54     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Girard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Anderson wants the takedown. Girard is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Girard's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Girard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Girard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Girard manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Girard's guard.
Anderson pushing down on Girard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Girard is staying in there. #T2#
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Girard wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Girard is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Girard has left one of his arms exposed and Anderson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Girard screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brownie Anderson!
An out of breath Brownie Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Nfld liive 51     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Adderley misses.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard tries to counter with a clinch but Adderley shakes him off and moves away.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Adderley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley throws the kick towards the body but Girard avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Girard wants to clinch.#T1#
Adderley throws a shot to the body.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adderley scores with a nice head shot.
Girard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Adderley lands a nice looking body kick.
Adderley scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Girard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Girard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adderley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adderley.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Girard circles away quickly and effectively.
Girard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adderley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adderley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Girard slips a jab and a cross from Adderley.
Adderley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adderley lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
Girard has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Adderley throws a combination. Girard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Girard misses with a combination
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girard fails to land the takedown.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Girard throws a head kick but Adderley moves out of range.
Adderley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Girard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Adderley, which made it look bad.
Girard has his takedown stuffed
and Adderley counters with a two punch combo.
Girard looks winded!
Girard lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Adderley throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adderley lands a big head kick that sends Girard to the canvas! Adderley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Adderley!
A relieved looking Hakeem Adderley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Nfld FN 49     
Date:   Oct 26, 2023
#R1#
Mada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mada wants it to stay on the feet.
Mada feints the counter takedown.
Mada looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mada as he avoids it easily.
Mada with the counter takedown but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Mada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mada feints the counter takedown.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaultier Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.#CL#
Girard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Girard tries for a takedown but Mada manages to get underhooks.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Girard pulls guard successfully.
Girard looking to control.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Mada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mada cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mada.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Girard holds on and takes a little breather.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES#
Girard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Girard.
A body shot lands from Girard. #TD#
Girard pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Girard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Girard pulls Mada in close to his closed guard and prevents Mada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Girard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mada on the ground.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mada.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Girard wants to stand but Mada is controlling the position.
Girard seems keen to control Mada's posture.
Girard controls Mada momentarily but Mada frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Girard lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Mada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Girard! Mada is backing up but he can't get away as Girard lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mada and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaultier Girard!
After winning the bout, Gaultier Girard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

 

Event: Nfld liive 45     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Girard tries for a takedown but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Tarlah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard fails with the takedown.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Girard clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Girard is trying to keep an underhook but Tarlah manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Girard actively working from the bottom here.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Girard tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Girard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Girard's temple. #T1#
Girard trying to control here.
Tarlah working over Girard with some ground and pound. Girard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Girard is looking to improve his position.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Girard's head.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Girard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Girard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Tarlah is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Girard is rocked!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Girard is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Girard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tarlah fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Girard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tarlah! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
An out of breath Balink Tarlah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Nfld live 43     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a looping right.#CL#
Martinez pushes Girard up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Girard blocks the elbow strike.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard can't break the clinch.
Girard tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Girard 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard blocks an elbow strike.
Girard blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez has Girard pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Girard is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Girard up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
Martinez lunges at Girard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Girard's hand.
Martinez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard fails with the takedown.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Martinez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Girard breaks from the clinch.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Girard dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Girard's head and hops out.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Girard and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girard's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Girard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girard's brow. #T3#
Girard tries to pull guard but Martinez holds him up against the cage and eventually Girard drops back down to his feet.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Girard up against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Girard jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Girard around his waist. Girard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Girard avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Girard blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Girard blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Martinez has Girard pressed against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Girard 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girard's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Girard up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Girard's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaultier Girard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Girard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Girard looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Girard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Girard has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as Girard shoots in.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Girard tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
letting Martinez counter with a right hand. #ROC#Girard is rocked!#CL#
Martinez rushes Girard and presses him up against the cage.
Girard is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girard is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks. #T1#
Martinez avoiding damage.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Girard shrugs off.
Girard is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Girard! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Martinez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
Our winner, Javier Martinez, 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.

 

Event: Nfld live 40     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Llewellyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Llewellyn lands a nice shot that snaps Girard's head back.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Llewellyn misses its intended target.
Girard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Llewellyn as he avoids it easily.
Llewellyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Llewellyn's knee momentarily.
Llewellyn misses with a looping right.
Girard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Llewellyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Girard. Girard gets slowly back to his feet.
AJ Llewellyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Girard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Llewellyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Girard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Llewellyn misses. #T1#
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Llewellyn misses the jab.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn backing away here, and Girard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Girard misses with a series of wild punches.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llewellyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girard tries to clinch but Llewellyn moves out of range.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Llewellyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Llewellyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard tries to clinch up.
Llewellyn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Girard misses with a takedown attempt
and Llewellyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Llewellyn looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range. #T2#
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Llewellyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Llewellyn backs off Girard throws a huge counter combo but Llewellyn manages to avoid it all.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Llewellyn throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Llewellyn misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Girard swinging wildly here.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llewellyn throws out the jab.
Girard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Llewellyn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Girard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Girard wants to clinch up but Llewellyn keeps it at a distance.
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Llewellyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Llewellyn, which made it look bad. #T3#
Llewellyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Llewellyn throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses the shot to the body.
Llewellyn jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard slips a jab from Llewellyn.
Girard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Llewellyn misses with a hook.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Girard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Girard is looking to clinch but Llewellyn is avoiding it.
Llewellyn misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
Llewellyn throws a big shot that misses.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Girard moves into range and clinches up with Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands an uppercut.
Llewellyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Llewellyn lands a right hand.
Llewellyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Girard tries to pull guard but Llewellyn won't allow it.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard fails to pull guard.
Llewellyn misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Llewellyn tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Llewellyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Llewellyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Girard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Llewellyn misses with a hook.
Girard dives in and grabs Llewellyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Llewellyn pushes down on Girard's head and hops out.
AJ Llewellyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Gaultier Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard slips a jab from Llewellyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn takes one to the side of the head.
Llewellyn loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Llewellyn 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.
Good shot there by Llewellyn.
Girard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llewellyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Girard wants to clinch.
Llewellyn 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.
Llewellyn missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard defending well as Llewellyn loads up on a big left hand.
Llewellyn throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut.
Girard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Llewellyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Llewellyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Llewellyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Girards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Girard shoots in but Llewellyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AJ Llewellyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Llewellyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Girard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Llewellyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Girard moves away from the strike by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Llewellyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Llewellyn swings widly with a right hand
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Llewellyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Llewellyn misses. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Llewellyn misses the target.
Girard doesn't manage to clinch there - Llewellyn circles away.
Llewellyn missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Llewellyn keeps the fight on the outside.
Llewellyn missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Llewellyn misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Girard tries to clinch up.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Girard is looking for the big counter here.
Llewellyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
A telegraphed right hand from Llewellyn misses the target.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard wants to counter with a clinch but Llewellyn pushes him away.
The fighters circling - Llewellyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llewellyn.#T4#
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Llewellyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Llewellyn throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Llewellyn looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Girard tries to counter with a clinch but Llewellyn shakes him off and moves away.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Llewellyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Girard dives in for a single leg takedown but Llewellyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Girard wants to clinch up but Llewellyn keeps it at a distance.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llewellyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Girard. Girard gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn 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#
Llewellyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Girard clinches with his opponent.
Llewellyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses with the head strike.
Llewellyn misses with some punches.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Llewellyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llewellyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Girard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn misses with a punch to the body.
Llewellyn looking to throw knees to the head but Girard is blocking nicely.
Llewellyn tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Llewellyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Girard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Girard has Llewellyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Llewellyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Llewellyn throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Llewellyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llewellyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Llewellyn has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Girard looking to slow down the pace here.
Girard lands with a light punch inside.
Girard takes a shot to the head.
Llewellyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Llewellyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llewellyn tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Llewellyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard avoiding damage as Llewellyn throws knees to the body.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses with some punches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Llewellyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard blocking some punches.
Llewellyn lands with a left to the head.
Llewellyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Girard blocks it with crossed arms.
Llewellyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Llewellyn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Girard.
Llewellyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Girard.
Llewellyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Llewellyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llewellyn.
A swing and a miss from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Llewellyn misses with a straight right.
Llewellyn swings widly with a right hand
and Girard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Llewellyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Girard.
Llewellyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
AJ Llewellyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.#T3#
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llewellyn.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Girard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Llewellyn defends it well.
Llewellyn throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Girard wants to clinch up but Llewellyn keeps it at a distance.
Llewellyn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Girard tries to land knees in the clinch but Llewellyn avoids the damage to the body.
Llewellyn misses with a punch on the inside.
AJ Llewellyn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Llewellyn trying to land knees to the body.
Llewellyn misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Girard breaks from the clinch.
Girard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Llewellyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Llewellyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Llewellyn with a hook.#T4#
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
AJ Llewellyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard feints the counter takedown.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Llewellyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Llewellyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Llewellyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Llewellyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a stiff right hand.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Llewellyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard tries to clinch but Llewellyn is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llewellyn misses the jab.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard dives in for a single leg takedown but Llewellyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llewellyn lands with an overhand left.
Llewellyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Llewellyn misses with a straight right.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Llewellyn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Llewellyn 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Llewellyn!

Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, 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.

 

Event: Nfld live 37     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Girard tries to clinch but Schrute moves out of range.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Girard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schrute is fending him off so far but Girard persists. Nope, Schrute circles away and we're back to standing.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Girard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schrute drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Girard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schrute throws out a powerful jab.
Schrute missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Girard lands but Schrute takes it in his stride.
Girard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Girard closes the distance and clinches up with Schrute, looking for a takedown. Girard pushes Schrute against the cage but Schrute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schrute lands an overhand right.#T1#
Girard throws a body punch but Schrute moves out of range.
Schrute throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schrute throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schrute as he jumps to the side.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been informed that Girard 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.
Schrute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Schrute.#CL2#
Girard pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrute is leaning against Girard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Schrute jumps guard and drags Girard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Girard wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Schrute is pulling down on Girard's head to control his posture.
Girard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schrute's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schrute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Schrute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Girard lands a jab to the nose.
Girard moves out of range as Schrute strikes.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard blocks a jab.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schrute.
Nice jab there from Schrute. #T4#
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Girard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schrute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schrute gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Girard - that landed with a thud.
Girard jumps guard but Schrute turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schrute taking a breather.
Girard stalling against the cage.
Schrute working aggressively here.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Girard takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Schrute misses.
Girard connects with a right hand. Schrute shakes it off.
Schrute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Girard throws a right and a left that Schrute avoids nicely.
Schrute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a right hand to the body.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schrute moves away.
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 circling - Schrute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schrute is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrute avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard takes one on the button.
Schrute misses with a hook.
Girard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Girard moves out of range as Schrute strikes.
Schrute scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard shoots for a takedown but Schrute saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Girard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard throws a counter combo.#T2#
Girard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Schrute throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard lands with a cross.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schrute throws out the jab.
Girard closes the distance and clinches up with Schrute, looking for a takedown. Girard pushes Schrute against the cage but Schrute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Girard pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Girard slips a straight right by Schrute.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A jab from Schrute misses.
A jab from Schrute misses.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Schrute throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard slips a jab from Schrute.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
Girard moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Girard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schrute 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.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Schrute. No joy for Girard on that attempt.
Schrute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Girard moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Dwight Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard staying out of range there.
Gaultier Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Girard with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Schrute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
A jab from Schrute misses.
Girard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schrute throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Girard darts in and clinches Schrute up against the cage.#BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Girard is trying to drag Schrute to the mat but Schrute just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schrute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
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#
A big right from Schrute misses.
Girard moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Schrute.
Girard shoots in looking for a takedown but Schrute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Girard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schrute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schrute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute throws a looping overhand right but Girard ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Girard rushes Schrute and presses him up against the cage.
Girard fails to pull guard.
Schrute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schrute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Girard.#T1##BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schrute fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schrute.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target.
No luck for Girard with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Schrute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.#CL2#
Girard drives through and clinches with Schrute against the cage.
Girard avoiding damage as Schrute throws knees to the body. #T2#
Girard is trying to pull guard but Schrute has him pressed against the cage.
Schrute prevents the takedown attempt.
Schrute wants a takedown but no success here.
Schrute has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Girard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schrute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard slips a jab from Schrute.
Girard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Schrute looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Schrute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Schrute misses.
Schrute misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Girard moves into the clinch.
Girard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schrute just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schrute tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Schrute back against the cage. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.#CL2#
Girard rushes Schrute and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Schrute pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schrute is on top in guard. #REVR#
Girard is looking to sweep but instead, Schrute has passed into half guard. #T4#
Schrute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schrute is thwarting Girard's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Schrute seems content to control.
Girard strikes from the bottom but Schrute uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Schrute is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schrute, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!

During a confident post fight interview, Dwight Schrute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
A big left from Azul misses.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
Girard is looking to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch.
Girard takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Girard misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azul 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 Girard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Girard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azul avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard shoots in but no luck this time.
Azul tries a head kick but it misses.
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard closes the distance but Azul moves to the side
and Azul counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Girard lands a jab to the head.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Girard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azul cracks a nice hook into Girard's ribs.
Azul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Girard's head.
Girard darts in looking for a takedown but Azul gets double underhooks and turns Girard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaultier Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Azul is trying to trip Girard. He has hold of a leg but Girard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Azul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Azul postures up and lands a big shot to Girard's brow.
Azul sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Girard has an active guard here but Azul has managed to pass into half guard.
Azul slips a nice elbow through Girard's hands, connecting with Girard's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azul in particular looking to stall.
Girard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Girard tries to get out of the position.
Girard trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azul lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Azul seems content to control.#T3#
Azul slips a nice elbow through Girard's hands, connecting with Girard's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azul controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Azul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Azul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Azul lands strikes from half guard.
Azul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azul scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Girard is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azul in particular looking to stall.
Girard is in trouble now - Azul has advanced to mount!
Girard is in a horrible position here. Azul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Girard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Azul cracks Girard with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
A victorious Fiore Azul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Girard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Jabbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jabbar lands with a left to the head.
Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Jabbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Girard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jabbar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Girard. Oh but Jabbar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Girard goes limp - he's gone! Jabbar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar!
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
Hughes avoids the head kick by Girard.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes catches Girard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Girard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hughes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Girard off and has taken his back!
Hughes lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes scores with strikes from the back.
Girard takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hughes is landing with strikes from the back.
Hughes biding his time, looking for the opening. #T1#
Hughes lands strikes to the head.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Hughes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hughes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Girard up.
Hughes looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Hughes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Girard! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hughes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Hughes!

 

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Girard looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well. #TD#
Girard gets a takedown into half guard.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushnirov is controlling Girard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Girard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.#T1#
Girard trying to control from half guard but Kushnirov is working away.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushnirov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Girard appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Girard feints and as Kushnirov raises his hands in defense, Girard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kushnirov 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.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully.
Girard wants to stand but Kushnirov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kushnirov has his hands on Girard's head, controlling the position.
Kushnirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kushnirov trying to control the position here.
Kushnirov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Girard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Girard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kushnirov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kushnirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Girard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Girard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girard controlling the pace.
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Girard gets a double leg takedown into Kushnirov's guard.
Girard trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
Kushnirov pulls Girard in close to prevent any damage.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kushnirov has control of Girard's left arm, preventing Girard from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Girard misses with a combination
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Girard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Girard looking to score a takedown here. Kushnirov is defending well but Girard drives through and ends up in Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Kushnirov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Girard throws a sloppy strike and Kushnirov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Girard is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kushnirov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Girard throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Girard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Girard slips a straight right by Phillips.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Girard counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Girard 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Girard.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab. #T1#
Girard 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.#KD#
Phillips feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Girard sprawling to the canvas! Girard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Phillips finish him?!
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad.
Jack Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips feinted with a counter takedown.
Girard slips a straight right by Phillips.
Girard with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.
Girard shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Girard.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard tries to clinch up
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Girard with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.#T3#
Girard doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Girard connects with a high kick.
Girard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Girard somewhat.#TD2#
Girard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard.
Girard wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB#
Girard lying in Phillips's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Phillips decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Girard taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosby just manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Girard misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Crosby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard blocking some punches.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Girard prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short left from Girard.
Girard blocking some punches.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby lands a body punch. #T3#
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand. #T4#
Girard scores with a shoulder strike.
Girard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Crosby. #ROC2#Girard is rocked!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Girard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Crosby dips a shoulder and cracks Girard with a mighty uppercut! Girard falls back against the cage and Crosby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Girard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crosby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 865 Maluga vs. Steve     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Marceau misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Marceau misses
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and Girard counters with a stiff right hand.
Marceau checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Marceau misses the target.
Marceau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from Marceau.
Girard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
Marceau tries to clinch but Girard moves away
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Marceau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau misses with a straight right.
Girard misses with a body shot
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Marceau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Girard has time to react.#KD#
Marceau lands a left and a right that send Girard crashing to the mat, dazed. Marceau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Girard is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Girard throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau rattles Girard with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Girard tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Marceau dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Girard stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Girard throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Girard.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Girard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marceau throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Marceau lands a high kick!
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and Marceau counters with a nice body shot.
Marceau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Marceau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Girard scores with a kick to the body.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Girard feints and then cracks Marceau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marceau down.
Marceau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marceau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marceau slips under a jab from Girard.
Marceau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Girard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Girard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marceau.#T2#
Girard looks to land a body kick but Marceau moved away.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Girard walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Marceau moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle, before Marceau throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Girard's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marceau lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jean-Claude Marceau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Girard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Girard misses with a hook.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Girard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Girard motions for Murhaa to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Girard throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Girard's head back.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Girard takes one on the button.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.#T2#
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Girard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Girard 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.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa stuns Girard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Girard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a jab.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Girard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T4#
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Girard avoids it.
Girard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Girard throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Girard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Murhaa moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Girard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Girard checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Girard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Girard throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard thumps Murhaa with a low kick.#T3#
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Girard scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Girard shakes it off.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Girard is wise to it.
Girard throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Girard only half commits. #T4#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Girard is wise to it.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Girard's ribs.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to land a combination. Girard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard slips under a jab.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Girard.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Girard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Girard tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Girard scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Murhaa.
Girard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Girard if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.#T2#
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Girard lands but Murhaa takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Girard's head.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Girard didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Girard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Girard tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Girard misses its target.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Girard tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard misses with a straight right.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Girard checks it. #T4#
Murhaa throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Murhaa 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!
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
A nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ispa Murhaa just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Girard misses with a body kick.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Girard thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Girard.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa works Girard's body with a nice hook.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts. #T1#
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Girard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Girard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Girard misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Girard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Girard lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Murhaa throws a head kick that Girard semi-blocks.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. #T3#
Girard misses with a low kick.
Murhaa takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Girard slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Girard under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T4#
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Girard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa motions for Girard to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard lands a front kick.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murhaa clobbers Girard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ispa Murhaa 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!#R5#
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Girard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
You can see that Murhaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
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!#KD#
Girard lands a big head kick that sends Murhaa tumbling to the mat! Girard takes a step backwards and waves Murhaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!#T1#
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Girard scores with a body shot.
and Girard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murhaa! He's just covering up as Girard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Girard's head back.
Girard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Girard's head.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girard, pushing him back against the cage.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Mfer tries a body shot but Girard blocks it. #T1#
Girard lands with a light punch inside.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Girard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Girard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Girard.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Girard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mfer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Girard can turn it around.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Girard pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Girard misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer tries to clinch but Girard moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Girard.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Girard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Girard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mfer throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
It looks like Mfer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Girard grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mfer takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Girard cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard is the new middleweight champion!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Khadan tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
Girard lands a lovely overhand right.
Khadan moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Khadan scores with a shot to the body.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there #TD2#
and Khadan counters with a single leg into guard. Girard didn't expect that.
Khadan pushes down on Girard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan is taking a breather. Girard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khadan is trying to control the action in half guard but Girard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Girard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Girard is working away. #T1#
Khadan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Girard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard trying to control here.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Girard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khadan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Girard is working away.
Khadan is thwarting Girard's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Girard won't allow Khadan to pass to mount.
Khadan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Girard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khadan wants to pass the guard but Girard is defending well.
Girard controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Girard punishes Khadan's body with a nice straight punch.
Khadan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Khadan 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.
Girard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard thuds a left hand into Khadan's body.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a decent looking hook.
Khadan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Girard stuns Khadan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khadan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard throws out a leg kick but Khadan moves out of range and Girard only half commits.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Khadan in the body.
Khadan moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Girard throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##CL2#
Khadan moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Girard.
Girard prevents a body shot from Khadan. #TD2#
Girard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Khadan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Girard to the mat. Girard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Girard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Khadan drops back looking for a leg! Girard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Girard manages to kick Khadan off! Khadan jumps back into Girard's guard.
Girard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odchigin Khadan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Khadan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khadan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard lunges at Khadan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khadan's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Khadan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Girard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Khadan digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girard pushes Khadan away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Khadan saw it coming and moves away.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard connects with a nice looking jab.
Khadan misses with a hook.#T1#
Girard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Girard scores with a nice body kick.
Khadan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Girard.
Girard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Girard throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadan.
Khadan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Khadan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Girard's guard.

Girard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khadan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
Khadan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Girard's head.
Girard slips a straight right by Khadan.
Khadan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadan is out of range.
Khadan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Khadan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.#T2#
Girard lands with a cross.
Girard lands a nice looking body shot.
Khadan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Khadan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Girard throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
Girard is looking to chop away at Khadan's legs.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard tests Khadan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Girard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khadan.
Girard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadan! But no joy.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khadan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Girard finds it's way through Khadan's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadan is out of range.
Girard lands a body shot.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Khadan in the body.
Khadan digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadan throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard slips under a jab from Khadan.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadan throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range. #T4#
Girard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khadan. Khadan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khadan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Khadan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Girard but Girard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Khadan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadan! But no joy.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Girard blocks a jab.
Khadan needs to keep his hands up - Girard had a free shot at his head there.
Girard keeps Khadan at a distance using the push kick.
Girard lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Khadan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khadan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khadan pushes Girard away with a front kick.
Khadan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Khadan throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Khadan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Girard looks to land a combination. Khadan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khadan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Girard defends well and Khadan ends up having to push Girard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Jab by Girard.
A big left from Girard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Girard looks for the body kick but Khadan saw that one coming.
Khadan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Girard with a body shot.
Girard lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Girard.#T1#
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadan.
Khadan with a nice cross.
Girard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Girard wants it to stay on the feet.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girard misses with a hook. Khadan ducked under it nicely.
Khadan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Girard throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Khadan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Girard won't be happy with that.
Girard is looking to reverse the position.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Girard keeps working. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Girard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khadan trying to control the action but Girard is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Khadan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.#SUB2#
Khadan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Girard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khadan controlling the position. #T3#
Girard defending against the ground and pound.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Girard keeps working.
Khadan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan trying to control the position but Girard is working away. #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.
Girard regains half guard, as Khadan was trying to land strikes.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Girard is working away.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Girard won't allow it.
Khadan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Girard keeps working. #SUB2#
Khadan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard tries to work over Khadan's front leg with a kick but Khadan checks it.
Khadan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khadan blocks a low kick nicely.
Khadan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Khadan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Girard.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Khadan jabs at Girard's body.#CL2#
Khadan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Khadan.
A head punch on the inside from Khadan fails to land.
Girard tries to break free but Khadan pushes him back against the cage.
Khadan lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Khadan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard blocks a body shot from Khadan.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Khadan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khadan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khadan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khadan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan cracks Girard with a nice body shot.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan lands a shot to the body.
Khadan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Khadan works on Girard's body with a couple of short punches.
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Khadan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan lands a body punch.
Khadan lands a right hand.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Khadan lands a left hand. #TD2#
Khadan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khadan manages to end up in side control.
Girard is not content to let Khadan control the position.
Khadan controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Khadan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Girard, who protects the arm well.
Khadan working away.#T3##SUB2#
Khadan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Girard, who protects the arm well.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Girard keeps working. #SUB2#
Khadan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Girard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Khadan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Girard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Khadan's guard! Nice work there by Girard!
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet.
Girard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Khadan is looking to sweep but instead, Girard has passed into half guard.
Girard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khadan controls his leg.
Khadan is looking to improve his position.
Khadan gets back to full guard.
Girard won't allow Khadan to sweep him here.
Khadan is trying to control the position but Girard postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Khadan misses with a double jab.
Khadan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Sloppy strikes from Girard. Those never looked like landing.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Girard is looking to slow Khadan down with leg kicks.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadan! But no joy.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khadan checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadan checks a low kick from Girard.
Khadan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Khadan clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Khadan. #T1#
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
A short right from Khadan.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
Khadan presses Girard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Khadan is working Girard over against the cage.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Girard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Girard is trying to break free.#BC#
Girard manages to break the clinch.
Girard looks to land a combination but Khadan avoids it well.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Khadan counter with a right hand. #T2#
Khadan checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Khadan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Girard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Girard misses with a hook.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Khadan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadan looks for a takedown but Girard sprawls well.
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadan.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Khadan throws a series of punches but Girard avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Khadan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khadan needs to keep his hands up - Girard had a free shot at his head there.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Khadan closes the distance and clinches.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khadan.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odchigin Khadan.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Girard lands a left hand.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Girard tests Khadan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadan avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Khadan checks a low kick from Girard.
Khadan avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard blocks a jab.
Khadan checks a leg kick.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Khadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girard, pushing him back against the cage.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Girard blocking some punches.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan. #BC#
Girard manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Girard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

In his post fight interview, Gaultier Girard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard motions for Karpo to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard 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.
Girard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karpo takes a step back to recover.
Karpo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Karpo.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Karpo.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Girard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Karpo 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.
Karpo misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Girard. That snapped Karpo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Karpo checks the leg kick.
Karpo throws a right and a left that Girard avoids nicely.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karpo tries a low kick but Girard avoids it.#T1#
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Karpo avoided it.
Karpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Karpo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Girard to the mat! Girard manages to get full guard.
Girard is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Girard 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.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Karpo keeps trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Karpo 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.
Girard has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR#
Karpo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Girard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karpo to his feet.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Karpo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karpo throws a chopping leg kick but Girard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karpo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Girard thuds a left hand into Karpo's body.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karpo misses with a looping right.
Karpo throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo tries a low kick but Girard avoids it.
It looked like Girard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Nice uppercut there from Girard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Karpo moves away and avoids it.
Karpo feints the counter takedown.
Karpo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Girard on the side of the head.
Girard connects with a jab.
Girard throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Karpo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Karpo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Karpo settles back down.
Karpo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karpo shoots in but Girard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Girard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Karpo tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Girard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Girard lands with a right hand.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Karpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Karpo tries to avoid it.
Girard throws a jab when Karpo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Karpo misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard slips a jab from Karpo.
Karpo throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A combination from Girard does no damage.
Karpo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo looks for a takedown but Girard sprawls well.
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Karpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Karpo. That snapped Girard's head back.
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Karpo's shoulder, as Karpo tries to avoid the shot.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard jabs Karpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo misses with a leg kick.
Karpo throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Girard misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karpo.
Karpo goes for a double leg but Girard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Girard continues to drive forward.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Girard as he avoids it easily.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard scores with a head kick. Karpo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karpo in his tracks. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Girard needs to keep his hands up - Karpo had a free shot at his head there.
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Girard lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karpo can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Karpo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karpo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karpo misses with a leg kick.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Girard enables Karpo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Girard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karpo tries to free his leg and advance position but Girard is retaining full guard.
Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karpo distracts Girard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Girard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karpo on the ground.
Karpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Girard controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
Karpo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karpo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR##SU#
Girard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpo walks into a jab.
Karpo dodges the punch combination from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Karpo lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Karpo misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Karpo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karpo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR#
Karpo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Girard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo is looking to get to half guard.
Karpo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
Girard is trying to control the action in half guard but Karpo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karpo tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.
Karpo is still trying to improve position.
Girard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karpo keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Karpo looking for submissions off his back.
Karpo wants to improve his position but Girard is controlling well.
Girard stalling.
Karpo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karpo.
Karpo 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##T3#
Karpo working over Girard with some ground and pound. Girard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Karpo wants to work for an arm triangle but Girard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karpo passes the guard and advances to mount! #ES#
Girard bucks Karpo off and manages to get back to his feet!
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karpo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo blocks the body kick.
Karpo avoids a kick to the body.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Karpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karpo throws a leg kick which misses Girard's front leg but catches the back leg as Girard tries to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Girard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard misses with a looping left.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Girard stuffs the takedown attempt from Karpo. Karpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karpo has time to react.
Karpo throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karpo.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gaultier Girard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo slips a straight right by Girard.
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard lands a head shot.
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard stuffs the takedown.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Karpo connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Girard does no damage.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Karpo slips under a jab from Girard.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karpo.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karpo scores with a leg kick.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Karpo swinging wildly here.
Karpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Karpo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Jab by Karpo.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Girard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Girard lands with an uppercut that bounces Karpo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T2#
Karpo lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Karpo.
Girard thuds a left hand into Karpo's body.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Karpo misses with a hook.
A left lands for Karpo.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Karpo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Girard misses.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Nice jab there from Girard.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard takes one to the side of the head.
Girard with a jab.
Karpo scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard throws a hook to the side of Karpo's head but Karpo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpo catches Girard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Girard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Girard tenderised Karpo's leg. Karpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karpo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
Girard throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Girard misses.
And Karpo tries to counter it with a takedown but Girard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard lands a head kick! #T4#
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard wants to land a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Girard moves forwards but Karpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Karpo lands a nice shot that snaps Girard's head back.
Karpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girard tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Girard misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard lunges at Karpo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karpo's hand.
Girard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard had his way with Hannu Karpo in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Karpo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Girard won't be happy with that.

Girard throws Karpo to one side and escapes!
Girard throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo is looking to chop away at Girard's legs.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo thumps Girard with a low kick.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Girard lands a jab to Karpo's midsection.
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Donk. Girard catches Karpo right on the button with a cross.
Karpo throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Karpo.
A big right from Karpo misses.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard slips under a jab.#T1#
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karpo fails with the takedown.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karpo's sensitive parts.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karpo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Karpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Karpo feints the counter takedown.
Karpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Karpo misses with a hook.
Girard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karpo's head.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Karpo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Good exchange - Girard coming out on top.
Karpo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karpo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Karpo throws a nice looking combination but Girard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpo throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Karpo dives in and grabs Girard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Girard pushes down on Karpo's head and hops out.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Girard.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard scores with a jab to the head.
Karpo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard. #T3#
Karpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Karpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karpo misses with a looping right.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Karpo's head.
Karpo feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Some bone on bone action there as Girard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Girard cracks Karpo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Karpo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Karpo counters with an outside leg kick.
Karpo throws a front kick aimed at Girard's knee but Girard avoids it well.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Karpo.
Girard staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girard digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Crosby misses the jab.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Girard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Girard moves away from the strike by Crosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
Girard avoids the body shot from Crosby.
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Girard.#T1#
Crosby takes one on the button.
Crosby throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Crosby blocks the low kick.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
Girard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Crosby misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Girard stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby blocks a head kick by Girard.
That kick from Girard tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard throws a big shot that misses.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it. #T4#
Girard wants to slow Crosby down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Crosby blocks a jab.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Girard! Crosby lets Girard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaultier Girard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Girard is rocked!
Crosby weaves into range and cracks Girard right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Girard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Crosby is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Dany Crosby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din     
Date:   Jun 07, 2021
#R1#
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Girard avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands an elbow inside that Girard shrugs off.
Girard takes an elbow to the temple.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara sizes up Girard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
Camara misses with a leg kick
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Girard misses with a looping left.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Girard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Camara - the referee stops the clock and Girard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Camara. Girard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camara lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Girard as he checks the leg kick.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard with a hook.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girard throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Girard defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Good shot there by Girard.#T2#
Girard cracks Camara with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Camara tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Girard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Camara is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.
The defeated Ibrahim Camara had this to say: 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

 

Event: SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby     
Date:   May 21, 2021
#R1#
Girard throws a leg kick
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Steele in the body.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Steele.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Steele.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!#CL2#
Girard gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Girard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Girard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girard takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Girard misses with the head strike. #T1#
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Girard is blocking nicely.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage. #TD2#
Steele pulls guard successfully.
Steele keeping full guard, as Girard tries to pass. #SUB2#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele is trying to control the position but Girard postures up.
Steele has control of Girard's left arm, preventing Girard from doing any damage.
Girard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Girard wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a triangle but Girard pushes his legs off easily.
Girard preventing the sweep.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Girard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Girard won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girard finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Girard.#T3#
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard avoids the body shot from Steele.
It looked like Girard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steele.#CL2#
Steele darts in and clinches Girard up against the cage.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Girard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Girard pushes him off.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girard, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele jumps guard but Girard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Girard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land. #T4#
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Girard is defending well for now.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Girard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
We've been informed that Steele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard misses with some punches.
Steele blocks a body shot from Girard.
Steele tries to pull guard but Girard won't allow it.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Steele.
Girard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard lands a left hand.
Girard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Steele down.
Girard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Girard misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steele takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele 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.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Girard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Steele sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Girard.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard staying out of range there.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Girard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there #CL2#
and Steele counters by clinching up.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girard tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele blocking some punches. #T2#
Girard blocking some punches.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steele moves forwards but Girard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Stanley Steele's cut even more.
Girard misses with a looping left.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Steele digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Steele digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.#T3#
Girard looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Girard with a body shot.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Girard 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.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard throws a leg kick but Steele moved away.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
Steele looks to clinch
and Girard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Girard looks to throw a body kick
and Steele counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steele gets a clinch.
Girard works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Girard manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Girard counters with a body kick that stops Steele in his tracks momentarily.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Girard had a free shot at his head there.
Girard digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Girard connects with a single shot there.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Steele wants to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
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! 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#
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Girard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele walks into a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Stanley Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Girard misses with a body shot
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Steele slips under a jab from Girard.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Girard blocks it with crossed arms.
Girard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard. #BC#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Girard lands a big uppercut and Steele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steele looks OK. Girard waves Steele back to his feet!
Stanley Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Steele is rocked!#CUT#Stanley Steele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Girard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steele to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steele looks to clinch but Girard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steele taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
In his post fight interview, Gaultier Girard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn Whymer vs Mfer     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Girard lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Stein slips under a jab from Girard.
Girard works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Girard pushes him away.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Girard.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stein blocks the leg kick.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch position.
Girard scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Girard misses with a hook.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Girard shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Girard.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard throws a big shot that misses.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Girard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard with a nice calf kick.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard connects with a single shot there.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Girard misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Girard throws a leg kick but Stein checks it.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Girard throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crunch! Girard slams his shin into Stein's torso.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Stein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.#T4##KD#
Girard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stein sprawling to the canvas! Stein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Girard finish him?! #ROC#Stein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard moves in close and cracks Stein with a massive right hand! Stein, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Girard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Girard throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Girard keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Girard looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Girard connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Brandstatter has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Girard works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Girard misses with an elbow strike.
Girard tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard working aggressively here.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
A short body shot lands from Girard as the two fighters clinch.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Girard misses with some punches.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter. #BC2#
Girard manages to break the clinch.
Girard throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Girard takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Girard.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Girard just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brandstatter darts in and clinches Girard up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Brandstatter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard throws a good cross that connects. #T3##CL#
Girard gets tackled into the cage by Brandstatter. Brandstatter maintains the clinch.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Girard misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter cracks Girard with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Girard checks it.
Girard throws a head kick that Brandstatter semi-blocks.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard thuds a left hand into Brandstatter's body.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Girard misses with the body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Girard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandstatter rather than just go for the knockout.
Girard throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into Girard's body.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandstatter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Girard is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Girard - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Girard. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard throws a big counter head kick but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter pushes Girard away with a front kick.
Girard throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Girard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Girard counters with a body kick.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard misses with a hook.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Girard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Girard. #CL#
Brandstatter rushes Girard and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
Girard has had enough of the clinch but Brandstatter keeps him there for the moment.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard wants to get back to striking at distance but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Girard working aggressively here.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandstatter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Girard tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Girard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Girard.#T1#
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Girard misses.
Brandstatter is looking to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch.
Girard throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Girard.
Brandstatter lands a left hand. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Girard moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Girard throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Brandstatter has managed to clinch.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Good body shot from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandstatter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Brandstatter presses Girard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandstatter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard tries to break free but Brandstatter pushes him back against the cage.
Girard can't break the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Girard.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Girard.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard is trying to push Brandstatter away but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Girard 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Girard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
A good leg kick by Girard.
Toivonen throws a wild body kick that Girard sees coming a mile off.
Girard blocks a jab.
Toivonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard jabs at Toivonen's body.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Toivonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Girard.
Toivonen avoids a kick to the body.
Girard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a body kick.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Toivonen throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Girard throws a leg kick but Toivonen moved away.
Crunch! Toivonen slams his shin into Girard's torso.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Girard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Girard lands a right hand. #BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toivonen thumps Girard with a low kick.#T3#
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard lands the left hand.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Girard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Girard checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Girard misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Girard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Girard moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Girard misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard lands an overhand right.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen scores with a nice strike.
Girard tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard avoids a kick to the body.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Girard thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Girard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard thows a body kick. Toivonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard connects with the punch.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Girard thuds his right hand into Toivonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
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!
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Girard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.#T2#
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Toivonen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Girard like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Girard from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Girard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Girard backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Girard thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor 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.
Girard sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.#T1#
Tantor tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down.
Tantor swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Girard moved away.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor slips a jab from Girard.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tantor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Girard sends Tantor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Tantor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Tantor connects with a leg kick.
Tantor wants to slow Girard down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard connects with a jab.
Girard misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.#T3#
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Girard's knee but Girard avoids it well.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Tantor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard scores with a nice strike.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Girard ducks down to avoid it.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Girard.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Girard stumbling back into the cage.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Girard cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Girard feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tantor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Girard throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Girard avoids it.
Girard needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Girard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Girard misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tantor tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor 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.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Girard wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.#T2#
Girard swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Tantor as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Girard lands the left hand.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Girard avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor misses the jab.
Girard throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Girard throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Jab by Girard.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Tantor slams his shin into Girard's torso.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard looks to throw a body kick
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Girard really felt that one!
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard lands a head shot.
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Girard 's knee.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard 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!#R3#
A jab from Tantor misses.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tantor. Girard shrugs it off though.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Jab from Girard.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
As Girard backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Girard.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Girard.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Girard staying out of range there.
Tantor tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
Donk. Tantor catches Girard right on the button with a cross.
Girard scores with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Girard cracks Tantor with a hook to the temple - Tantor is on wobbly legs here! Girard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tantor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Girard wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard is the new middleweight champion!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alcala lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Alcala leaves his chin hanging out and Girard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Alcala crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London     
Date:   Nov 30, 2020
#R1#
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Girard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Dog blocks a leg kick.
Dog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Girard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dog somewhat.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Girard.
Girard lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.
Dog throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Girard misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Girard misses.
Dog has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Girard with a nice cross.
Dog throws a head kick but Girard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Girard blocks a jab.
Dog goes for a double leg but Girard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Girard continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Girard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girard scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard connects with a jab.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard misses with a head kick.
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard scores with a nice head shot.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Dog is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Girard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dog staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Girard, as that shot connected.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Girard tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Girard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Girard misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog moves forwards but Girard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Girard lands a jab to the head.
Dog moves away from the strike by Girard.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Girard blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dog will feel that in the morning.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Dog misses.
Nice body kick from Girard.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Girard tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Dog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Dog digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
Girard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog takes one to the chin there.
Dog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Dog settles back down.
Girard with a hook.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
A little jabbing left from Girard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Girard throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Dog 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.
Girard scores with a body shot.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a front kick that sends Dog stumbling back into the cage.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard jabs at Dog's body.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dog cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Girard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard throws a good cross that connects.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Dog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Girard down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Dog misses.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard blocks a head kick by Dog.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Girard.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Dog lands with a kick to the temple. Girard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Girard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Girard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog clobbers Girard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Girard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dog's hands.
Girard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Girard - that will leave a mark!
Dog moves away from the strike by Girard.
Sloppy strikes from Girard. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Girard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Girard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Girard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Girard feints a jab promting Dog to slip. Girard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard throws a lazy body kick
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Dog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Girard wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment.
Girard is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dog chips away with some ground and pound.
Girard pulls Dog in close to prevent any damage.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Girard is retaining full guard.
Girard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Girard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Girard blocks nicely.
Dog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Girard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dog manages to get himself to full guard.

Girard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Girard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Dog slips a straight right by Girard.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Girard circles away.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Girard. Dog shrugs it off though.
Girard cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Dog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Girard.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Dog misses.
Girard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Dog throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Girard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Girard.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dog crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Girard - the referee stops the clock and Dog gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Girard. Dog manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard lands with a right hand.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
A little jabbing left from Girard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Dog swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Girard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Girard - just one landing.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Dog down.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Dog's side.
Girard with a nice cross.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog blocks a head kick by Girard.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Dog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Girard digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.#T3#
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Girard throws out a powerful jab.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
A jab from Dog misses.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Girard.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard moves away from the strike by Dog.
Nice straight punches there by Girard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Girard.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Girard cracks Dog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Girard thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Girard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard thumps Dog with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Girard tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Girard 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Syn Navarro vs Chaos     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard scores with a jab.#CL#
Dog clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog avoiding damage as Girard throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Girard. #T1#
Girard working aggressively here.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Girard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Girard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog presses Girard against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Girard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Girard.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Girard turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard pushes Dog back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Girard - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog is trying to drag Girard to the mat but Girard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junkyard Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard lands a left hand.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Girard lands a front kick.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Dog closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Girard's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog works over Girard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dog is in close to Girard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Girard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dog is pushing down on Girard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girard is fighting to maintain full guard but Dog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dog thows a huge punch but Girard dodges it nicely.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Girard is looking to improve his position.
Girard won't allow Dog to pass to mount.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Dog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaultier Girard 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Dog down.
Girard misses with a body shot
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Girard.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Girard avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Girard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Girard as he connects with a hook.
Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Girard has time to react.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Dog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Dog misses with a looping right.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Girard's head back.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog blocks the body kick.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Girard slips a jab from Dog.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard misses with a wild combination.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog checks a low kick from Girard.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog shoots in and drives through. Girard sprawls well.
Dog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard avoids the body shot from Dog. #T3#
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Girard looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Girard motions for Dog to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Dog clinches up against the ropes.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Girard or not.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Girard's head.
Dog digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard is trying to break the clinch but Dog has him pressed against the ropes. #TD#
Dog has hold of one of Girard's legs. Girard is fighting the takedown attempt but Dog gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Girard is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dog with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Girard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard lands with a hook. Dog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Dog walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Dog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dog drives through and clinches with Girard against the ropes.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Girard just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gaultier Girard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard. #T2#
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girard wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it. #TD#
Dog manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Girard trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog wants to control but Girard passes easily into half guard.
Girard wants to stand but Dog has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Dog missing with punches from the bottom.
Junkyard Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Girard is trying to control. Dog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Girard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dog.
Girard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Girard throws out a leg kick but Dog moves out of range and Girard only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard. #CL#
Dog darts in and clinches Girard up against the ropes.#BC2#
Girard breaks from the clinch.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dog checks the leg kick.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Good standup being displayed there by Girard as he connects with a hook.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Girard 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 721     
Date:   Oct 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paa 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.
Girard throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
Paa slips a straight right by Girard.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Girard's head back.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paa with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Paa.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Paa lands a really nice looking cross but Girard seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard scores with a kick to the body.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paa.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa takes one to the chin there.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Girard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paa blocks a leg kick.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paa tries to clinch there but Girard circles away.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Girard throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Paa blocks the leg kick.
Paa avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Girard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard avoids the body shot from Paa.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well.
As Girard tries to get set, Paa tries to push him back and clinch up but Girard manages to avoid the attempt.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
Girard clobbers Paa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Paa lands a really nice looking cross but Girard seems unphased.
Paa connects with a single shot there.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Girard connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Paa.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Paa.
Girard throws a low kick but Paa moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paa. Girard shrugs it off though.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Girard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paa under the eye.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa misses with a hook.
Girard tries to bum rush Paa with a series of wild strikes but Paa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girard cracks Paa with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Girard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paa.#T3#
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Girard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paa doesn't seem phased though.
Girard wants to slow Paa down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Paa misses with a body kick.
Girard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Girard connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.
Girard slips a straight right by Paa.
Girard lands a lovely overhand right.
Girard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paa throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Paa backing away here, and Girard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Girard throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Girard avoids it.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.#T4#
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Girard avoids the body shot from Paa.
Girard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Girard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Paa misses the jab.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
Girard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paa's head backwards.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
A good leg kick by Paa.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
A good leg kick by Paa.
Girard digs a good hook to Paa's body.
A left lands for Paa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paa checks a leg kick.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Paa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paa is looking to chop away at Girard's legs.
Girard throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard works the jab nicely.
Paa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girard finds it's way round the side to connect with Paa's head.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard moves out of range as Paa strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard 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#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Paa misses.
Girard works the jab nicely.
Girard moves away from the strike by Paa.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Paa cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girard throws a low kick, looking for Paa's leg but Paa calmly moves out of range.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Paa looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
Girard checks a low kick from Paa.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Girard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paa will feel that in the morning.
Paa darts in trying to clinch
and Girard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa blocks the body kick.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Paa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Paa lands a nice looking body shot.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Paa misses.
Girard flicks out a counter leg kick but Paa steps away.
Paa 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.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paa slips under a jab from Girard.
Paa checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Girard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Girard scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Girard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well. #T2#
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Paa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Paa misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Paa misses with a hook.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard lands a front kick.
Paa blocks a leg kick.
It appears Paa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Paa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Paa misses.
Paa slips a straight right by Girard.
No joy there for Girard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Girard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard avoids the body shot from Paa.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Girard wants to slow Paa down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Paa down.
Girard swats away the attempt to clinch by Paa.
Girard misses with a series of wild punches.
Paa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Paa half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard catches Paa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paa will feel that in the morning.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paa has time to react.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Girard misses with a low kick as Paa jumps back.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Paa throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a right and a left that Paa avoids nicely.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Paa throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Girard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Girard slips under a jab from Paa.
Girard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Girard misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
Girard throws a leg kick but Paa moved away.
Girard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paa.
Paa throws a head kick that Girard semi-blocks.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Paa needs to keep his hands up - Girard had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Paa blocks the leg kick.
Paa is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Paa instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard. #T1#
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Girard can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Girard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paa 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 Girard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Girard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Girard cracks Paa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Girard swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Paa misses with a body kick.
Paa blocks a head kick by Girard.
Girard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Girard wants to land a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard throws a leg kick but Paa checks it. #T2#
Paa tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Paa misses.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Paa moves out of range easily.
Paa lands a nice looking body shot.
Paa checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Paa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Girard.
Girard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Girard.
Paa moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Girard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Girard moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.#T3#
Paa throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Paa 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.
Paa walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Girard swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Girard tests Paa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paa moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Good shot there by Paa.
Girard connects with a body shot that sends Paa's belly button to the back.
Paa avoids a kick to the body.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Paa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Girard.#T4#
Paa throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Girard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Paa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paa blocks a leg kick.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Girard.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Paa scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Girard swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Girard 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

In his post fight interview, Gaultier Girard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 712     
Date:   Sep 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard throws a low kick but Abel avoids it.
Abel throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Girard.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well.
Abel moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Abel throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
Girard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abel throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Abel checks the leg kick.
Abel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abel checks a leg kick.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Abel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Abel swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Girard throws a head kick that half lands.
Girard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Girard walks into a straight right hand from Abel.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Abel clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Girard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Girard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.#BC2#
Girard breaks from the clinch.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Abel.
Girard scores with a body shot.
Abel throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Abel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Girard connects with a jab.
Abel misses with a straight left.
Girard lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Girard throws a low kick but Abel avoids it.
Abel throws a big counter combination but Girard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Abel has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands with a short shot to the head.
Girard lands a nice uppercut.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Girard misses with a punch to the body.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Abel misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Abel. #T3#
Girard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel gets through Girard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Abel is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Abel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abel tries to bum rush Girard with a series of wild strikes but Girard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abel throws a leg kick but Girard moved away.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Girard connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Abel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Abel saw it coming and moves away.
Abel misses with a low kick.
A jab from Girard misses.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Girard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Abel throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Abel throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Abel has closed the distance and engaged Girard in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Abel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Abel tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abel has time to react.
Abel checks a leg kick.
Girard jabs Abel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abel blocks a jab.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard misses the body punch
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel sizes up Girard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Good leg kick by Girard.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Abel throws a series of punches but Girard avoids them all with ease.
Abel 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard connects with a single shot there.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Abel tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Girard.
Abel looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range. #T1#
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abel avoids the body shot from Girard.
Abel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Girard misses with a kick to the body
and Abel counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Abel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Girard - the referee stops the clock and Abel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Girard. Abel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good exchange - Girard coming out on top.
Abel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Abel's side.
Abel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abel looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Abel checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abel.
Girard misses with a right hand
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Girard takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Abel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Girard lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Abel clinches with his opponent.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Abel.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
Girard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Girard misses with some punches. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Abel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abel throws a head kick but Girard moves out of range.
Abel with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Girard as he checks the leg kick.
Abel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Girard's head.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abel slips under a jab from Girard.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Girard.
Nice shot lands for Abel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Girard.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Abel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Girard misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Abel avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abel walks into a jab.
Girard misses the body punch
and Abel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abel throws a head kick but Girard moves out of range.
Girard misses with a left hand
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Girard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Girard.
A head kick by Girard misses
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Abel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Girard takes a step back to recover.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard with a jab.
Abel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Girard throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Abel, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Abel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Abel has closed the distance and engaged Girard in a clinch. #T1#
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abel wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Girard blocks a jab.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Abel's head.
Abel blocks a leg kick.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard moves away from the strike by Abel.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abel tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Abel down.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abel cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Girard.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Girard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abel will feel that in the morning.
Girard throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.
Abel lands a slapping body shot.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abel throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
Girard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abel wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Girard misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard jabs Abel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard is looking to chop away at Abel's legs.
Abel throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel. #T3#
Abel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Abel throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Abel.
Girard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abel.
Girard 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard with a nice cross.
Girard wants to slow Abel down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abel misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard. #T4#
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard feints and then cracks Abel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abel down.
Abel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard jabs at Abel's body.
Abel loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Girard connects with a body shot that sends Abel's belly button to the back.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
Abel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard lands a jab to the nose.
Girard jabs at Abel's body.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Girard 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: SYN King's Road     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wojcik rushes Girard and presses him up against the ropes.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Girard is defending well for now.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Girard.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Wojcik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Girard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojcik.
Girard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik pushes Girard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Girard.
Girard scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Girard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Girard scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Girard. #T2#
Girard scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Girard is defending well for now.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Wojcik pushes Girard back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Girard tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girard misses with a hook.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wojcik checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wojcik finds it's way through Girard's defenses.
Wojcik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Girard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A good leg kick by Girard.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Wojcik.
Wojcik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Girard scores with a nice body kick.
Girard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Wojcik tries to bum rush Girard with a series of wild strikes but Girard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Girard misses.
Wojcik 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.
Girard throws a leg kick but Wojcik sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wojcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Girard circles away quickly and effectively.
Girard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Girard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Girard throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
Girard throws a leg kick that misses.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojcik lands an overhand right.
Wojcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Wojcik defending well as Girard loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wojcik misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.
Wojcik swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Girard scores with a kick to the body.
Wojcik wants to clinch.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryszard Wojcik is winning the standup battle so far.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. #T1#
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard slips a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Girard lands a leg kick that knocks Wojcik off balance momentarily.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wojcik stalks Girard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Girard's face. Girard staggers backwards, shaken.
Wojcik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Girard throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Girard sends Wojcik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Wojcik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wojcik is rocked!#CUT2#Ryszard Wojcik's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wojcik's jaw. Wojcik's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Girard does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Dog.
Girard misses with a shot to the body
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog 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.
Girard misses with a low kick as Dog jumps back.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog checks a leg kick.
Girard throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Girard misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girard misses the jab.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Nice shot lands for Dog.
Girard 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.
We've been informed that Girard 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.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Girard misses with a hook
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog checks a leg kick.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Dog misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dog working the ground and pound.
Dog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Girard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dog tries to advance to mount but Girard denies him. #T3#
Dog working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Dog crashes against the mat.
Dog is trying to ground and pound but Girard uses the momentary lack of control by Dog to regain 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. Dog connects with a nice short shot to Girard's temple.
Girard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Girard is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Dog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Girard's head.
Dog postures up and lands a big shot to Girard's brow.
Dog postures up.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Girard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Girard is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses.
Dog throws a strike but Girard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Girard won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
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 Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Dog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down. #CL#
Girard tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
Girard scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junkyard Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards. #T1#
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dog throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Dog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.#T2#
Dog throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard throws a low kick but Dog moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Girard is rocked!
Girard cracks Dog with a good jab.
Girard is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?#CL#
Dog takes the fight into the clinch.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog.
Girard seems to have recovered his senses.
Girard is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Girard has him pressed against the cage.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards. #T3#
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog digs a right hand underneath Girard's ribcage. Girard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Girard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard lands with a short shot to the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Girard's head.
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog works on Girard's body with a couple of short punches.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Dog prevents Girard from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Dog drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Girard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Girard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Girard walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Dog tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there #TD#
and Dog counters with a single leg into guard. Girard didn't expect that.
Dog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog 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#
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Girard finds it's way through Dog's defenses. #CL#
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Girard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard lands a right hand.
Girard presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Girard digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Dog is controlling the position.
Dog goes for a takedown attempt but Girard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junkyard Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dog.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Girard. #CUT2#It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Girard throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming. #CL#
Dog forces Girard back against the cage and clinches.
Girard digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
Dog tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Dog works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Girard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog being controlled here momentarily.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junkyard Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog with a nice head shot there.
Girard keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girard looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gaultier Girard.
I think Dog 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!

An out of breath Junkyard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidyan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davidyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davidyan checks the leg kick.
Davidyan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Girard avoids it.
Davidyan checks the leg kick.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
Davidyan connects with a single shot there.
Davidyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davidyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Davidyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Girard prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Davidyan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Davidyan tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davidyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidyan misses with a body kick.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses.
Davidyan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range and Girard settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
Girard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Davidyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Girard misses with a hook. Davidyan ducked under it nicely.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Girard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davidyan checks it well.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Davidyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard lands with an overhand left.
Davidyan lands with a cross.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Davidyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girard in his tracks.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidyan.
A lazy left from Davidyan finds it's target.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
Davidyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Davidyan.
Girard throws a right and a left that Davidyan avoids nicely.
Davidyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Girard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Davidyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Davidyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Davidyan rushes Girard and presses him up against the cage.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard's coach down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Girard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Girard lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Davidyan breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davidyan, as that shot connected.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Girard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidyan moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidyan throws a leg kick which misses Girard's front leg but catches the back leg as Girard tries to avoid it.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Davidyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Davidyan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girard connects with a jab.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidyan.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Davidyan tries to clinch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard throws a jab when Davidyan was well out of range.
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davidyan tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Girard lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Davidyan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Girard dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
In his post fight interview, Gaultier Girard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
A jab from Girard misses.
Cobb is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Girard.
Girard throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Girard throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Girard in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Girard.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Girard.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Girard.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder 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!
Girard lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cobb tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cobb.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Girard is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Girard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Girard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Girard is working Cobb over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with some punches. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Girard keeps the fight on the outside.
Girard thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb checks a leg kick. #CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Girard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Girard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Girard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girard in his tracks.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Girard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Girard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Girard back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Girard manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
Girard working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Girard misses with some punches. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Girard doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb misses the jab.
Girard flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Girard throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Girard cracks Cobb with a good jab.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a nice body kick.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Girard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Cobb connects with the punch.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Girard throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb slips a jab from Girard.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Girard throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Girard misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard works the jab nicely.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. #CL#
Cobb rushes Girard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Girard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.#BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Girard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Girard throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Girard misses the jab.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Girard throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
Girard lands a head shot.#T3#
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Girard counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Girard.
Girard connects with a crisp jab.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb. #T4#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Girard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cobb takes a step back to recover.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Girard misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Girard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Marceau     
Date:   Sep 27, 2019
#R1#
Girard takes one on the button.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Snowdon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snowdon keeps trying to improve his position.
Snowdon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Valhalla MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Girard wants to sweep here but Snowdon controlling him for the moment.
Snowdon controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Girard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snowdon has a takedown stuffed.
Girard cracks Snowdon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snowdon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Girard.
Snowdon misses with a straight left.
Snowdon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girard in his tracks.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snowdon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Snowdon is just out of range.
Snowdon lands a jab.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Snowdon moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snowdon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Snowdon lands with a shot to the body.
Snowdon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Girard counters with a left and a right that stings Snowdon.
Snowdon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Girard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Snowdon is rocked!
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon looks for a takedown but Girard sprawls well.
Girard misses with the body kick
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Girard. No joy for Snowdon on that attempt. #KD#
Girard sends Snowdon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Snowdon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Snowdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Girard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snowdon seems to have recovered his senses.
Snowdon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Girard swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Snowdon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Girard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snowdon somewhat.
Snowdon blocks a head kick by Girard.
Snowdon lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Girard lands a big uppercut and Snowdon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snowdon looks OK. Girard waves Snowdon back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Snowdon looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Snowdon is holding his hands too far apart here. Girard throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Snowdon is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
A very excited looking Gaultier Girard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: EMP Madog vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Aug 30, 2019
#R1#
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Girard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and MacGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacGowan drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGowan.
Girard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from MacGowan misses.
Nice uppercut there from Girard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGowan. That did some damage!
Girard looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range. #T1#
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Girard.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacGowan if he has to take too many more of those.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
Girard misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Girard lands an overhand right.#T2#
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacGowan in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Girard cracks MacGowan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MacGowan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Girard finish him? #ROC#
MacGowan is rocked!
Girard lunges in with a left hook that violently twists MacGowan head around and knocks him out cold! Girard hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: EMP Da Rocha vs Graves     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019
#R1#
Scrotum looks for the body kick but Girard saw that one coming.
Girard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrotum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Girard blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scrotum connects with a body shot that sends Girard's belly button to the back.
Scrotum with a jab.
Scrotum misses with a body shot.
Girard missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Scrotum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scrotum scores with a jab to the head.
Scrotum lands with a good body shot.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Scrotum misses with a low kick.
Girard tests Scrotum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard looks for the body kick but Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Scrotum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scrotum.
Scrotum 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.
Scrotum punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Scrotum misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scrotum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
Scrotum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Girard avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scrotum connects with a nice looking jab.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Scrotum's side.
Scrotum moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard thumps Scrotum with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scrotum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum backing away here, and Girard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scrotum on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Scrotum misses with a wild body shot.
Scrotum throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum scores with a jab to the body.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scrotum.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Scrotum avoids it.
Girard avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scrotum is looking to wear down Girard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrotum avoids the head kick by Girard.
Scrotum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Girard digs a good body shot into Scrotum's ribs.
Scrotum ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Scrotum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scrotum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Girard.
As Girard looks to move away, Scrotum throws a big counter combo but Girard just gets out of the way.#T3#
A good leg kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scrotum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scrotum!
Girard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Hairy Scrotum has been cut.
Girard avoids a kick to the body.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scrotum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrotum connects with a body shot that sends Girard's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scrotum.#ROC#
Girard is rocked!
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Girard is still on wobbly legs! Can Scrotum finish him?
Scrotum looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Scrotum lands an uppercut, right on the button! Girard 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 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hairy Scrotum!
During a confident post fight interview, Hairy Scrotum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EMPLA9     
Date:   Jul 12, 2019
#R1#
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Girard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Girard missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Girard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chavez blocks a jab.
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 good leg kick by Chavez.
Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Girard blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard motions for Chavez to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez misses with a hook
enabling Girard to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Chavez misses #KD2#
and Girard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chavez! Girard lets Chavez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Chavez is rocked!
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Chavez's jaw. Chavez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Girard does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
A very excited looking Gaultier Girard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Grand Prix Quater Finals     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ruth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Girard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth with the ground and pound but Girard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girard keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Girard is keeping the position.
Girard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Girard keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth stands and throws Girard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruth working the ground and pound but Girard is defending the strikes.
Ruth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Girard some visible discomfort.
Ruth landing strikes.
Girard is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Girard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Girard sneaks back into half guard.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Girard taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Ruth throws a strike but Girard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Girard is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up. #T3#
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girard looking for a sweep. Not yet Girard, not yet.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girard has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle.
Girard keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Girard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth stands up over Girard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Girard pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Girard keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Girard has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Ruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ruth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth 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.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth stays in close to Girard's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Girard 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#
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Girard has passed into side control. #T2#
Girard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruth will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Girard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Girard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Ruth tries to bench press Girard off him but Girard keeps the position.
Ruth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Ruth wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth is looking to control Girard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruth avoid being mounted?
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Girard has control of the leg.
Girard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Ruth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Girard pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruth tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Girard tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it. #TD#
Ruth drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Girard pushes Ruth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
A lazy left from Girard finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard 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!
#R3#
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Ruth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Girard's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Girard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Girard has wrist control.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth pushes down on Girard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Girard has hold of Ruth's hands but Ruth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth wants to take a breather but Girard is having none of it.
Ruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Girard seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Girard is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Girard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth is pushing down on Girard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girard is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Girard pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Girard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Girard is fighting to break Ruth's control of his arms but Ruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Girard has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Girard has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ruth blocks a head kick by Girard.
Ruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Girard swivels and escapes.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruth is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth lands an overhand right.#TD#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ruth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruth moves into full mount! Girard won't be happy about that! #T1#
Ruth prevents Girard from getting the reversal.
Ruth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Girard?
Ruth landing punches.
Girard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ruth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ruth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ruth lands with some strikes.
Girard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Ruth lands a big elbow - Girard is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Girard is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, John Ruth, 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.

 

Event: PSE 40     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Yaj throws a body kick that misses.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Girard's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Yaj.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
Yaj misses the jab.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Girard misses. #KD#
Girard cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Girard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yaj to stand back up!#ROC#
Yaj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Yaj's knee but Yaj avoids it well.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj lands a head kick. Girard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a leg kick.
Yaj slips a straight right by Girard.#T3#
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
A solid body kick from Girard.
Girard lands a right hook to the body.
Yaj connects with a high kick.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Yaj moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yaj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.#KD#
Girard cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Girard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yaj to stand back up!
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yaj. Yaj obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.#T4#
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Girard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Girard sends Yaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Yaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Girard looks for the body kick but Yaj saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj switches off momentarily and Girard cracks him with a monster right hand! Yaj topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Girard dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Girard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PSE 35     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ingesson.
Donk. Ingesson catches Girard right on the button with a cross.
Girard lands a front kick.
Girard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've been told by Girard's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Girard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ingesson misses with a wild combination.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ingesson avoids a kick to the body.
Ingesson throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Ingesson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Girard. Ingesson shrugs it off though.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingesson.
Ingesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard lands a front kick.
Girard lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Girard.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard lands a jab.
Ingesson looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Ingesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ingesson.
Girard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ingesson momentarily.
Ingesson scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ingesson walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingesson.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingesson manages to avoid it.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Ingesson checks the leg kick.
Ingesson moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Girard scores with a nice head shot.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
Girard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ingesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Girard finds it's way through Ingesson's defenses.
Girard moves out of range as Ingesson strikes.
Girard scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Ingesson avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Ingesson's side.
Girard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ingesson will feel that in the morning.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Girard takes a swing at Ingesson's ribcage but misses.
Girard throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ingesson misses the target.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
Ingesson avoids the body shot from Girard.
Ingesson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Ingesson throws a big shot that misses.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Girard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ingesson eats them both and turns towards Girard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Girard thuds his right hand into Ingesson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingesson throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Ingesson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for Girard.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ingesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard misses with a head kick.
Girard connects with the punch.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Ingesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard slips under a jab from Ingesson.
Girard throws a leg kick but Ingesson moved away.
Ingesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Ingesson misses its intended target.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Ingesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ingesson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ingesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Girard cracks Ingesson with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard 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#
Girard lands a jab to Ingesson's midsection.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ingesson throws out the jab.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingesson. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Girard as he connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ingesson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Girard has got the better of the exchanges.
Girard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ingesson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Ingesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard lands a head shot.
Ingesson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Girard.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
It seemed like Ingesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Girard.
Girard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ingesson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.#T1#
Donk. Girard catches Ingesson right on the button with a cross.
Girard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ingesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ingesson's hands.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingesson stuns Girard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ingesson.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson.
Girard connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard. #T2#
Ingesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard cracks Ingesson with an open hand slap.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Ingesson sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Girard.
Good leg kick by Girard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ingesson throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Girard throws a low kick but Ingesson moves out of range easily.
Ingesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingesson moves out of range as Girard strikes.
As Girard backs off Ingesson throws a huge counter combo but Girard manages to avoid it all.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Ingesson.
Girard stuns Ingesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Girard lands with a straight right. Ingesson didn't see that one coming.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ingesson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Girard scores with a jab to the body.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ingesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ingesson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Ingesson avoids it.
Girard pushes Ingesson away with a front kick.
Girard scores with a nice body kick.
Girard lands a lovely overhand right.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard connects with a leg kick. Ingesson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Ingesson seems unphased.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Ingesson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Girard scores with a body shot.
Girard tests Ingesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ingesson's sensitive parts.
Ingesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ingesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ingesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard misses the jab.
Ingesson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ingesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Girard throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingesson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Girard with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Girard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Girard throws a low kick but Ingesson moves out of range easily.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Girard catches Ingesson right on the button with a cross.
Girard throws a right hand that misses
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingesson. That did some damage!
Girard cracks the inside of Ingesson's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ingesson misses.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson.#T1#
Ingesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Ingesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Girard lands.
Ingesson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Ingesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Girard thuds a left hand into Ingesson's body.
Ingesson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ingesson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ingesson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ingesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ingvar Ingesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Girard works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Ingesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingesson. That did some damage!
Girard lands with a slapping head kick.
Girard scores with a jab to the head.
Ingesson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Girard thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ingesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ingesson scores with a jab to the head.
Ingesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ingesson blocks the body kick.
Girard chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Ingesson tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Girard.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ingesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ingesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ingesson misses the target.
Girard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ingesson's head.
Girard thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Ingesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Nice body kick there by Girard.#T4#
Ingesson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ingesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Girard. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Ingesson down.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingesson can do to turn this around?
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Ingesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Ingesson misses its intended target.
Ingesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ingesson's sensitive parts.
Girard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Girard 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Girard 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard 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.
The defeated Ingvar Ingesson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Girard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Robinson changes levels 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!
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Girard tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.#CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Girard looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard lands a left hand.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Girard's ribcage. Girard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girard blocking some punches.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
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!
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
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 Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Girard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Girard jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Girard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson is looking to wear down Girard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ja Wuan Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson. #T1#
Girard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson 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.
Girard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Robinson.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Girard working aggressively here.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a body shot from Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Girard misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Girard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Robinson. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Robinson gets through Girard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Girard prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Girard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range. #CL#
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch. #T1#
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Girard circles away quickly and effectively.
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard motions for Robinson to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Girard wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Girard pushes him off.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Girard misses.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Robinson thuds a left hand into Girard's body.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson cracks Girard with a good jab.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Girard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson slips under a jab from Girard.#T3#
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Girard lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Girard throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Girard swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Girard misses.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Robinson darts in and clinches Girard up against the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Girard.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Girard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Girard.

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 Ja Wuan Robinson.
Well Robinson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!

Ja Wuan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garbutt checks a leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a high kick.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Girard jabs at Garbutt's body.
Girard throws a low kick but Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Girard throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt checks the leg kick.
Garbutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Girard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garbutt is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Garbutt blocks the leg kick.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbutt connects with a body shot.
Girard throws a looping overhand right but Garbutt ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
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!
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt misses with the combination.
Girard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Girard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Girard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Girard blocks a jab.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girard walks into a left hand.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Garbutt throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Garbutt.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Garbutt is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
Girard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garbutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garbutt.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt swings widly with a right hand
and Girard counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.#T4#
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt moves away from the strike by Girard.
Garbutt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Girard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt blocks the body kick.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
A jab from Garbutt finds it's way through Girard's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Girard.
Garbutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Girard.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Girard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard thinks about the counter body kick.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girard thumps Garbutt with a low kick.
Girard throws a quick head kick that knocks Garbutt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Girard is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: Syn 609     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Girard cracks a nice hook into Kocur's ribs.
Kocur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocur throws a leg kick which misses Girard's front leg but catches the back leg as Girard tries to avoid it.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kocur's sensitive parts.
Kocur looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Kocur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
Girard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard 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.
Kocur throws a chopping leg kick but Girard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocur. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard misses the jab.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur cracks Girard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard. #T1#
Girard connects with a leg kick. Kocur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kocur's sensitive parts.
Girard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Kocur moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard scores with a hook to the body.
Kocur struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Kocur has Girard pressed against the cage, preventing Girard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Girard. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard tries to score with a low kick but Kocur moves his leg out of the way.
Girard throws a leg kick but Kocur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kocur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Kocur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kocur tries to avoid it. #T2#
Kocur throws a leg kick but Girard checks it.
Girard misses with a right hand
letting Kocur counter with a right hand.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Girard motions for Kocur to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Kocur saw that one coming.
A big left from Kocur misses.
Girard avoids the body shot from Kocur.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Kocur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur.
Girard throws a low kick but Kocur avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kocur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kocur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kocur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur lands with a short shot to the head.
Girard has had enough of the clinch but Kocur keeps him there for the moment.
Girard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard misses with a knee strike.
Kocur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Girard.
A right hook to the body lands for Kocur.
Girard lands a nice uppercut.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Kocur misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Kocur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girard thuds his right hand into Kocur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kocur lands a two punch combo.
Kocur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Kocur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Kocur moves out of range easily.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
Girard looks to land a left hand but Kocur moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kocur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Girard cracks a nice hook into Kocur's ribs.
Girard looks to throw a body kick
and Kocur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard scores with a hook.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Kocur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Girard
and Kocur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kocur blocks the body kick.
Kocur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kocur misses the jab.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Kocur wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Kocur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kocur throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Girard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kocur looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
A jab from Girard finds it's way through Kocur's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard throws a front kick that sends Kocur stumbling back into the cage.
Girard scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard is looking to slow Kocur down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Kocur. #T1#
Kocur feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down.
Kocur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Kocur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kocur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Girard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Girard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard thumps Kocur with a low kick.
Kocur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kocur throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Girard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Kocur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Girard misses with a kick to the body
and Kocur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Girard's knee momentarily.
Kocur avoids a kick to the body.
Girard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kocur looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocur.
Kocur wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Kocur throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kocur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
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!
Kocur throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Kocur scores with a spinning back kick!
Kocur throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Kocur only half commits.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocur throws out the jab.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocur.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocur throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kocur.#CL#
Kocur clinches with his opponent.
Kocur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kocur missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Joey Kocur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kocur scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kocur.
Girard prevents a body shot from Kocur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Kocur is working Girard over against the cage.
Girard working aggressively here.
Girard blocks a body shot from Kocur.
Girard lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Girard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Kocur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Girard blocks a body shot from Kocur.
Kocur is working Girard over against the cage.
Girard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Girard.
A short right from Girard. #T4#
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocur missing with knees to the body.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Girard.
Kocur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard lands a left hand.
Girard misses with a body punch.
Kocur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Girard is defending well for now.
Kocur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Girard is trying to break the clinch but Kocur has him pressed against the cage.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Girard avoids the damage to the body.
Kocur crunches a lovely knee into Girard's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Kocur.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Kocur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Joey Kocur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaultier Girard's cut.
That's time! Kocur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocur throws out the jab.
Girard lands an overhand right.
Kocur throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocur counters with a straight right hand.
Kocur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard tries to land a front kick but Kocur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Kocur slips the punch.
Kocur looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Kocur throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard looks for the body kick but Kocur saw that one coming.
That kick from Girard tenderised Kocur's leg. Kocur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kocur avoids the body shot from Girard.
Kocur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard thumps Kocur with a low kick.
Girard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Girard misses with a double jab
and Kocur counters with a straight right hand.
Girard slips under a jab.#T1#
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Kocur sees coming a mile off.
Kocur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Kocur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kocur is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Kocur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard wants to slow Kocur down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Kocur gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kocur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kocur fails to land.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur misses with a knee to the head.
Girard working aggressively here.
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Girard misses with the head strike. #T2#
Girard tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Kocur is controlling the position.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Girard avoids it.
Girard misses with some punches.
Kocur gets through Girard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Girard avoids it.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard misses with some punches.
Kocur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Kocur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard working aggressively here.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Girard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocur struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Girard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Girard misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Kocur.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Girard is trying to push Kocur away but Kocur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Girard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch. #T4#
Kocur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kocur.
Girard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kocur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kocur fakes the leg kick and cracks Girard in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Girard lands.
Kocur throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kocur.
Girard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kocur counters with a straight right hand.
Kocur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Kocur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kocur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Kocur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kocur 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Kocur!

A relieved looking Joey Kocur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 606     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Girard moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Rautio moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard with a hook.
Rautio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard lands with a straight right. Rautio didn't see that one coming.
Rautio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Girard counters with a quick kick to the body but Rautio blocks it.
Girard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Girard throws a push kick but Rautio slaps the foot to one side.
Rautio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautio.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rautio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard misses with the body kick
and Rautio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rautio if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A big right from Girard misses.
Rautio lands a two punch combo.
Rautio misses with a kick to the body.
Girard throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio misses with a straight left.
Rautio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rautio tries to clinch but Girard moves out of range.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Rautio scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Girard misses.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Rautio avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
Rautio misses with a looping right.#T2#
Girard tries to bum rush Rautio with a series of wild strikes but Rautio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Rautio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rautio!
Rautio dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Rautio misses the shot to the body.
Rautio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Girard misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Rautio
enabling Girard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rautio misses with a body shot.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rautio was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Girard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rautio.
Girard feints and then cracks Rautio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rautio down.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Rautio is out of range.
Rautio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rautio. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Rautio.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rautio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rautio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rautio misses.
Rautio 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.
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rautio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Rautio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rautio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
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!
Girard moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Girard tests Rautio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rautio's head backwards.
Rautio 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 low kick from Girard misses
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rautio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautio is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Girard misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Rautio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rautio on the side of the head.
Rautio looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
Girard looks to land a right hand but Rautio moved out of range.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Girard tries to work over Rautio's front leg with a kick but Rautio checks it.
Girard throws out a leg kick but Rautio moves out of range and Girard only half commits.
Girard thows a leg kick but Rautio checks it
and Rautio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rautio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws a leg kick but Rautio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rautio throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
A lazy body kick from Girard
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rautio moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.#T1#
Girard swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Rautio lands with a nice body punch.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rautio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard slips under a jab from Rautio.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rautio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rautio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Girard has got the better of the exchanges.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rautio's sensitive parts.
Rautio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Girard coming out on top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rautio 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.
Girard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Rautio as he connects with a hook.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rautio's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard looks for the body kick but Rautio saw that one coming.
Rautio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Girard lands a jab to Rautio's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Girard throws a body punch but Rautio moves out of range.
Girard throws a lazy body kick
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard misses with a combination
and Rautio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Girard 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.
Rautio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Rautio blocks a jab.
Girard misses the body punch
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
Girard misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Rautio misses.
Girard cracks Rautio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girard lands with a cross. #T3#
Girard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rautio's calf.
Rautio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rautio.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard swinging wildly here.
Rautio moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Rautio feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Girard finds it's target.
Girard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Girard throws a lazy body kick
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rautio can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Rautio misses the target.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Rautio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Rautio misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard staying out of range there.#T4#
A jab from Girard misses.
Rautio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rautio circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Girard walks into a straight right hand from Rautio.
Girard throws a body punch but Rautio moves out of range.
Rautio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Rautio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rautio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rautio blocks the body kick.
Girard throws a low kick but Rautio avoids it.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Girard tries to work over Rautio's front leg with a kick but Rautio checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rautio checks a leg kick.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rautio lands a body shot.
Rautio misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Rautio misses its intended target.
Rautio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard blocks the body kick.
Girard scores with a nice strike.
Rautio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Rautio avoided it.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard missing with a left hand there. Rautio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rautio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
A solid body kick from Girard.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Rautio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio slips a straight right by Girard.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Rautio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Rautio sees coming a mile off.
Girard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rautio scores with a hook to the body. Girard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard lands a jab to Rautio's midsection.
Rautio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Girard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girard avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Girard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Girard throws a low kick but Rautio moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Rautio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Girard moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard stuns Rautio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rautio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Rautio moves away from the strike by Girard.
Rautio scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rautio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girard throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Rautio sees coming a mile off.
Rautio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rautio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Girard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
Girard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Risto Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Rautio with an uppercut!
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rautio tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Rautio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Girard defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand.
Girard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Girard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Rautio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard moves away from the strike by Rautio.
Some bone on bone action there as Rautio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Girard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rautio at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard is looking to slow Rautio down with leg kicks.
Rautio throws a body shot but no joy.
As Rautio backs away, Girard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Girard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rautio's sensitive parts.
Girard lands a nice looking body kick.
Girard looks for the body kick but Rautio saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Girard - just one landing.
Rautio throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily.
Rautio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard cracks Rautio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rautio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Rautio is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Girard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 603     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
A big right from Susi misses.
Girard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi misses with a straight left.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Susi is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Susi does no damage.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Susi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Girard lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi looks for the body kick but Girard saw that one coming.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
Girard cracks the inside of Susi's front leg. #T1#
Girard lands a nice looking body shot.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susi.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard slips under a jab.
As Susi backs off Girard throws a huge counter combo but Susi manages to avoid it all.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Girard misses.
Susi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Susi in the body.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard is looking to chop away at Susi's legs.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard throws a combination that misses
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Girard misses with a leg kick
enabling Susi to counter with a crisp jab.
Girard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard checks a low kick from Susi.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Susi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Susi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
Susi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susi is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Susi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Girard cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard moves out of range as Susi throws a body kick.
Susi throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Susi misses.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Susi checks a leg kick.
Susi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Girard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Girard, as that shot connected.
Susi lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Girard misses.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Girard misses.
Girard lands an overhand right.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Girard throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Susi's side.
Nice body punch from Girard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard misses with a body shot
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Susi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Susi scores with a jab to the head.
Girard connects with a body shot.
Susi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Susi's side.
Susi throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Susi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Susi saw it coming and moves away.
Susi throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Susi only half commits.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Susi. #T1#
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Susi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Susi counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard throws a leg kick but Susi moved away.
Girard moves away from the strike by Susi.
Girard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Susi.
Girard counters with a body kick.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Susi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Susi in his tracks.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Susi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Susi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Susi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Susi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Girard wants to stand back up but Susi manages to pass into side control.
Susi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Girard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Susi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Girard tries to bench press Susi off him but Susi keeps the position. #T3#
Girard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Susi crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Susi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Girard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Susi but great work by Girard.
Susi tries to bench press Girard off him but Girard keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Susi gets full guard.
Susi wants to hit a switch here but Girard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Susi there!
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Girard has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Susi throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Girard misses.
Susi checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Susi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Girard.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
It looked like Susi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard tries to move into range but Susi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Susi misses.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.#T1#
Girard slips a straight right by Susi.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Susi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Susi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Susi as he connects with a hook.
Girard 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.
Susi swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Susi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Susi in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Tero Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susi.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard misses with a straight right.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard thows a body kick. Susi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.
Susi misses with a hook.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Girard misses with an uppercut
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Girard.#T3#
Girard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Susi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susi blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard throws a good cross that connects.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Girard is looking to slow Susi down with leg kicks.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Susi's head.
Susi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Girard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Susi cracks Girard with a good jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
Girard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Susis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Susi avoids the body shot from Girard.
Susi slips a jab from Girard.
Susi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Susi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Girard 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Marceau misses with a hook.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Girard counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Marceau clinches up against the cage.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Marceau controls the action.
Marceau misses with a body punch.
Girard blocking some punches.
Marceau misses with a punch on the inside.
Marceau lands a shoulder strike.
Marceau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Marceau is leaning against Girard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marceau swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marceau blocks an uppercut.
Girard lands with a right to the head.
Marceau goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Girard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Girard.#T1#
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau connects with a looping right hand.
Marceau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau checks a low kick from Girard.
Marceau tries to clinch up.
Girard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marceau avoids it.
Girard tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard moves out of range as Marceau strikes.
A big left from Girard misses.
Marceau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Girard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Girard lands a big head kick that sends Marceau tumbling to the mat! Girard takes a step backwards and waves Marceau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Marceau is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Marceau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Girard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau lands with a shot to the body.
Marceau misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Marceau clinches up with Girard and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Marceau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marceau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau is trying to break free.
Girard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Girard misses with some punches. #T3#
Marceau lands with a short shot to the head.
Marceau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Girard is leaning against Marceau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Marceau tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marceau is trying to break the clinch but Girard is controlling him.#BC2#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marceau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marceau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Good leg kick by Girard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marceau misses with a body shot. #T4#
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marceau lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Girard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marceau digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
Marceau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Marceau lands with a shot to the body.
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 Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marceau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marceau throws a lazy body kick
letting Girard counter with a right hand.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Marceau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau is looking to score with low kicks.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Marceau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marceau. That did some damage!
Girard scores with a jab to the head.
Marceau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Girard misses with a few strikes there.
Marceau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marceau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Marceau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marceau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Girard counters with a left to the body.
Girard sizes up Marceau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marceau throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Marceau misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target. #T3#
Girard tries to work over Marceau's front leg with a kick but Marceau checks it.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Girard thumps Marceau with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target.
Girard scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Girard lands a nice looking body kick.
Marceau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gaultier Girard!
A very excited looking Gaultier Girard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: TGC 69: Wolff vs Tambua     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Glatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Girard counters with a quick kick to the body but Glatt blocks it.
Glatt connects with a looping right hand.
Girard blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Glatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
A low kick from Glatt is predictable there
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard lands a lovely overhand right.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Glatt in the body.
Girard cracks the inside of Glatt's front leg.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Girard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard avoids the head kick by Glatt. #T1#
Glatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Glatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Girard.
A head kick by Glatt misses
and Girard counters with a left to the body.
Glatt throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glatt scores with a push kick.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Girard counters with a nice body shot.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glatt moves away.
Glatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Glatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glatt looks winded!
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
Glatt 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.
Glatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Glatt down.
Girard lands a jab to Glatt's midsection.
Girard lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Girard.
Glatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glatt lands a slapping body shot.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A head kick misses from Glatt.
Glatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Girard motions for Glatt to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard avoids the head kick by Glatt.
It looked like Girard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glatt.
A head kick misses from Glatt.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glatt. That one must have hurt.
Glatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Girard tenderised Glatt's leg. Glatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Glatt misses the jab.
Glatt connects with a body shot that sends Girard's belly button to the back.
It looks like Girard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glatt misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glatt throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glatt.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glatt blocks the body kick.
Glatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Glatt checks it.
Glatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Girard has time to react.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glatt misses with a head kick.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Glatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Girard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Girard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glatt scrambles back to his feet.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Glatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Girard moves out of range as Glatt strikes.
Glatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glatt misses with a straight right.
Glatt misses the jab.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Glatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glatt scrambles back to his feet.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Glatt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glatt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glatt can do to turn this around?
Girard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Glatt just manages to avoid it.
Glatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Glatt throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard misses with a shot to the body
enabling Glatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Glatt throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glatt throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Glatt backs away, Girard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Glatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glatt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Glatt is rocked!
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Girard throws a powerful right kick. Glatt tried to block low but the kick was high! Glatt was taken right off of his feet! Girard jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaultier Girard!
A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Doug Glatt spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

 

Event: TGC 66: Wipe vs Wolff     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Girard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gorbachenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Girard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorbachenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Girard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorbachenko moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Gorbachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girard throws out a counter right but Gorbachenko avoids it with no problem.
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 combination from Gorbachenko does no damage.
Gorbachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Girard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Girard defending well as Gorbachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorbachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
A nice combination there by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Girard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gorbachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorbachenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorbachenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorbachenko throws a right hand that misses
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorbachenko's knee momentarily.
Gorbachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Girard slips a straight right by Gorbachenko.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorbachenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorbachenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorbachenko's head.
Girard misses with a few strikes there.
Girard blocks a jab.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard slips under a jab.
Gorbachenko misses with a right hand
and Girard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard takes a swing at Gorbachenko's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko misses with a double jab.
Gorbachenko misses with the combination.
Gorbachenko looks to land a combination but Girard avoids it well.
Gorbachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorbachenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Girard misses with a low kick as Gorbachenko jumps back.
Gorbachenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Girard lands a big right hand that sends Gorbachenko crashing to the mat! Girard stays standing though and waves Gorbachenko back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gorbachenko is rocked!
A shot to the body from Gorbachenko misses
and Girard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oh Gorbachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorbachenko is breathing heavily.
Girard lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gorbachenko off his feet! Gorbachenko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 20     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Wangler scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wangler misses with a hook.
Girard misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard clobbers Wangler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Girard misses with a hook. Wangler ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Girard, which made it look bad.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard moves out of range as Wangler throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Girard jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler throws a sloppy body shot
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wangler's knee momentarily.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wangler misses with a straight right. #TD#
Wangler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Girard!
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!
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.
Girard tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Girard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Girard can't do much from the bottom here.
Girard is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wangler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wangler cracks Girard with a big right hand but Girard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wangler landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Wangler crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wangler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Girard tries to improve position but can't.
Girard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wangler.
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.#T4#
Wangler is working Girard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wangler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Wangler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wangler throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Wangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Girard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Girard regains half guard, as Wangler was trying to land strikes.
Girard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wangler throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girard tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girard to the ground. Girard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wangler.
Wangler works the jab nicely.
Jab from Wangler.#T1#
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Girard counters with a good low kick that Wangler was not able to check.
Wangler throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wangler misses the body punch
letting Girard counter with a right hand.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wangler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wangler with a poor takedown
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard connects with a right hand. Wangler shakes it off.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Girard checks it
and Girard counters with a nice leg kick.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Wangler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Wangler covering up! Girard comes in with a big uppercut and Wangler goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Girard throws a hook but Von Spee avoids it easily.
Von Spee falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Girard to counter with a crisp jab.
Girard punishes Von Spee's body with a nice straight punch.
Girard lunges at Von Spee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Spee's hand.
Girard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Girard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Spee misses with a right hand
and Girard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maximilian Von Spee has been cut.
Von Spee misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Spee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximilian Von Spee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Spee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Girard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Spee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Girard throws a jab when Von Spee was well out of range.
Von Spee throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Von Spee throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Von Spee looks to move away, Girard throws a big counter combo but Von Spee just gets out of the way.
Von Spee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Spee wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Spee is just out of range.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Girard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Girard throws a series of punches but Von Spee moves out of range.
Von Spee throws out a powerful jab.
Von Spee throws a right hand that misses
and Girard counters with a huge left! Von Spee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Girard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Von Spee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Girard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 13     
Date:   Apr 18, 2018
#R1#
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Cobb 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.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Girard lands a big head kick that sends Cobb tumbling to the mat! Girard takes a step backwards and waves Cobb back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb motions for Girard to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb lands a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girard works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Girard counters with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb throws a leg kick #KD#
and Girard counters with a nice right hand that sends Cobb toppling to the canvas! Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Girard finish him?!#ROC#
Cobb is rocked!
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
As Cobb backs away, Girard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Girard throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Girard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb tries to bum rush Girard with a series of wild strikes but Girard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard lands the left hand.
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard avoids it.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb catches Girard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Girard.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Girard misses the target.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard misses with a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
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 Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wallace Cobb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick from Girard.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Girard avoids it well.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb with a hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Girard avoids it well.
Nice cross by Girard.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard avoids it.#T2#
Cobb misses the jab.
Girard throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Jab from Girard.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Girard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Girard.
Girard slips a straight right by Cobb.
Girard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Girard is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Girard moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Girard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range. #T4#
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Girard avoids nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard lands a jab.
Girard checks a low kick from Cobb.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Girard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard slips a straight right by Cobb.
Girard stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
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 Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wallace Cobb'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
Girard slips under a jab.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A cross from Girard lands.
Cobb throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Wallace Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Girard back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Girard scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Girard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girard blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Girard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A head kick by Girard - that's a beauty! Cobb is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Girard can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 10     
Date:   Mar 21, 2018
#R1#
Girard cracks Sakho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Sakho closes the distance and pushes Girard back into the cage.
Girard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Sakho swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakho lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Sakho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Girard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakho trying to land knees to the body.
Sakho blocks an uppercut.
Girard takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girard avoids the elbow strike from Sakho, against the cage.
Girard tries to work over Sakho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard tries to work over Sakho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards. #T1#
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakho.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
Girard lands a shoulder strike.
Girard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Girard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakho backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Sakho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Girard breaks from the clinch.
Girard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sakho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sakho shoots in for a takedown but Girard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Girard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamadou Sakho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Girard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamadou Sakho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakho.
Girard lands with a straight right. Sakho didn't see that one coming.
Sakho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Girard. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Girard counters with a low kick, right behind Sakho 's knee. #T2#
Girard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sakho is breathing heavily.
Girard connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakho dives in for a single leg takedown but Girard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakho tries for a takedown but Girard circles away easily
and Girard counters with a crisp right that sends Sakho to the canvas! Girard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: KFC: Going Global     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urine looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Urine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urine lands a really nice looking cross but Girard seems unphased.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urine.
Urine scores with a hook.
Urine lands a right hook to the body.
Urine tries to clinch but Girard moves out of range.
As Urine backs away, Girard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Girard avoids the body shot from Urine.
Urine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Urine.
Urine misses with a body punch
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urine misses with an uppercut
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urine throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urine misses with a double jab
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Girard slips under a jab from Urine.
Urine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Girard walks into a jab.
Good work by Urine as he checks the leg kick.
Girard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urine misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Urine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Girard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urine throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urine digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Urine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urine lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urine has time to react.#T2#
Urine scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urine lands a right hook to the body.
Urine gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Girard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Urine is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: KFC: Resurrection     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Gunn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Girard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Girard scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Show Gunn has been cut.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Girard checks it.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunn 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.
Gunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Girard.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Girard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunn! Girard lets Gunn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Girard flashes Gunn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Gunn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Gunn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Girard punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Girard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Girard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Cobb rushes Girard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girard lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Girard slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Cobb tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Girard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Girard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Girard tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Girard feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Girard - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Cobb rushes Girard and presses him up against the cage.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girard, pushing him back against the cage.
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
A short uppercut from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard misses with some punches.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Girard.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Girard connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Girard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Girard lands a head shot.
Girard lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Girard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Cobb lands a big uppercut and Girard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Girard looks OK. Cobb waves Girard back to his feet!#ROC#
Girard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Girard! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fanatic Inc., into his post fight interview.

 

Event: TGC 26: Lang vs Knocksville 2     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Mehmet throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mehmet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Girard - the referee stops the clock and Mehmet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Girard. Mehmet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Girard moves out of range as Mehmet strikes.
Mehmet misses with a hook to the body
and Girard counters with an inside leg kick.
Mehmet slips under a jab.
Girard scores with a head kick. Mehmet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Cenk Mehmet has been cut.
Mehmet throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mehmet misses with a lunging right hand
and Girard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mehmet misses with a right hand
and Girard counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Mehmet's head.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Mehmet throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Girard to counter with a crisp jab.
Mehmet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a body kick that stops Mehmet in his tracks momentarily.
Mehmet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Girard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Girard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mehmet is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Girard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Mehmet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Girard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Girard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
Mehmet 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.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
Girard lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Girard. #T2#
A short uppercut from Girard.
Girard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD2#
Girard drops Mehmet onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mehmet is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mehmet is rocked!
Girard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Mehmet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mehmet backwards.
Mehmet looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Mehmet is breathing heavily.
Mehmet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehmet seems to have got his legs back now.
Girard lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Girard pushes Mehmet against the cage. Girard is working some dirty boxing. Girard pushes off with a quick right hook! Mehmet goes down! Mehmet tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Girard moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: Shiv Fight Night     
Date:   Apr 19, 2017
#R1#
Girard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Boran Aslan has been cut.
Girard feints and then cracks Aslan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aslan down.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aslan manages to avoid it.
Aslan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girard finds it's way round the side to connect with Aslan's head.
Girard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aslan. Aslan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aslan walks into a stiff left hand from Girard.#CL2#
Girard moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Aslan avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aslan backwards.
Aslan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Girard up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Girard. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard lands a right hand.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Aslan controls the action.
Aslan has Girard pushed against the cage.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Aslan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Girard.
Girard lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
A short body shot lands from Girard as the two fighters clinch.
Boran Aslan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaultier Girard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Girard scores with a hook to the body.
Aslan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Girard is keeping busy.
Aslan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aslan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Aslan.
Aslan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aslan tries to land knees in the clinch but Girard avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Girard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Girard 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gaultier Girard!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gaultier Girard!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard wins by unanimous decision!

 

 
 
 
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