Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1##CL#
LaCrosse rushes Gilmore and presses him up against the cage.
LaCrosse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaCrosse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCrosse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilmore's efforts to push away.
Gilmore trying to land knees to the body.
LaCrosse pushes Gilmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaCrosse up against the cage.
Gilmore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilmore's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
LaCrosse digs a right hand underneath Gilmore's ribcage. Gilmore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilmore tries a body shot but LaCrosse blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Gilmore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaCrosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaCrosse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCrosse gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Gilmore manages to break the clinch.
LaCrosse doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore throws a body kick that misses.
As Gilmore tries to get set, LaCrosse tries to push him back and clinch up but Gilmore manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
LaCrosse clinches.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow.
LaCrosse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Still in the clinch, LaCrosse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilmore tries a body shot but LaCrosse blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
Still in the clinch, LaCrosse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCrosse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaCrosse lands with a right to the head.
LaCrosse gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore lands with a right to the head. #T2#
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Gilmore in his tracks for a moment.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse prevents Gilmore from breaking the clinch.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
LaCrosse lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse digs a right hand into Gilmore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilmore's gas tank.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
LaCrosse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
LaCrosse lands with a light punch inside.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaCrosse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaCrosse lands with a right to the head.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaCrosse lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gilmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. #ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
LaCrosse lands with a light punch inside.
Gilmore is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
Gilmore tries to break free but LaCrosse pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from LaCrosse. #CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Gilmore's cut even more.
A short uppercut from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse dips a shoulder and cracks Gilmore with a mighty uppercut! Gilmore falls back against the cage and LaCrosse unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gilmore 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 - LaCrosse screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judge LaCrosse!
Anthony Gilmore was interviewed post fight and said 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.

Event: Nahtic vs Poirier
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Harmbe scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmore walks into a left hand.
Harmbe scores with a jab.
Gilmore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harmbe in his tracks.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Harmbe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Harmbe tries to sprawl out of it but Gilmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harmbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harmbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harmbe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gilmore throws a lazy uppercut
letting Harmbe counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harmbe cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harmbe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Gilmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Harmbe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harmbe content to stall in guard here.
Harmbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gilmore wants to stand but Harmbe is controlling the position.
Gilmore has momentary wrist control but Harmbe slips an elbow through the middle.
Harmbe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harmbe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Gilmore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harmbe is out of range.
Harmbe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harmbe moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Harmbe moves out of range.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilmore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Harmbe backs off Gilmore throws a huge counter combo but Harmbe manages to avoid it all.
Harmbe misses with a leg kick.
Harmbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harmbe throws out a powerful jab.
Harmbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
Harmbe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilmore manages to circle out of the way.
Harmbe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
A jab from Harmbe does it's job there.
Gilmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harmbe misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harmbe misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely.
Gilmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harmbe 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.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gilmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harmbe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harmbe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilmore under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Harmbe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Harmbe lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
Gilmore lands an elbow inside.
Gilmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harmbe.
Gilmore is trying to break free.
Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Harmbe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilmore avoids the damage to the body.
Gilmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gilmore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gilmore blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmbe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Harmbe lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Harmbe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harmbe working Gilmore over with knees to the body.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Harmbe scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
Harmbe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Harmbe manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Gilmore shoots in and bounces Harmbe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harmbe wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gilmore stops Harmbe from standing up.
Harmbe keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully. #T2#
Harmbe wants to control the position but Gilmore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half 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!
Harmbe wants to control but Gilmore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harmbe is looking to improve his position.
Harmbe is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harmbe tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
Gilmore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Harmbe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gilmore wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilmore being controlled here, momentarily.
Harmbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Harmbe preventing the sweep.
Gilmore has Harmbe pulled in close to control his posture.
Gilmore is trying to control the position but Harmbe postures up.
Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilmore wants to stand but Harmbe is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Harmbe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harmbe throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot.
Harmbe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Harmbe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Harmbe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilmore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilmore's guard now, I'm sure.
Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses.
Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet but Harmbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Harmbe passes into half guard.
Harmbe trying to pass the guard but Gilmore defending well.
Harmbe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target.
And Gilmore tries to counter it with a takedown but Harmbe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Harmbe rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harmbe scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
Gilmore throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Harmbe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gilmore did well to prevent Harmbe getting side control.#T3#
Harmbe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harmbe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harmbe is looking to advance position but Gilmore won't allow it.
Harmbe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Harmbe.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anthony Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harold Harmbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harmbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harmbe dips to his left and cracks Gilmore with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harmbe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Harold Harmbe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harold Harmbe!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Harold Harmbe!

Harold Harmbe wins by unanimous decision!
Harold Harmbe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anthony Gilmore spoke after the fight, saying 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.

Event: TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Gilmore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Knight pulls guard. #SUB2#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Gilmore to get to half guard.
Gilmore is taking a breather. Knight 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.#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilmore pulls his head out easily.
Knight is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Knight has one foot on Gilmore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilmore at a distance. #T1#
Gilmore with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilmore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gilmore misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gilmore hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Knight!
An out of breath Kenny Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anthony Gilmore was interviewed post fight and said 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.

Event: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Gilmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gilmore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilmore throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Mikhasevich walks into a left hand.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Gilmore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Gilmore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing.
Gilmore misses with a body punch
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Gilmore is predictable there
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilmore moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.#T3#
Gilmore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhasevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Gilmore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gilmore staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich cracks Gilmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gilmore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilmore.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore throws a lazy body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore throws out a powerful jab.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich lands a right hook to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Gilmore was well out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Gilmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gilmore tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore throws a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilmore throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swings widly with a right hand
and Gilmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gilmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a body kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Gilmore misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikhasevich!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
As Gilmore looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Gilmore just gets out of the way.
Gilmore lands the left hand.#T3#
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Gilmore throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops Gilmore with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gilmore! Mikhasevich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gilmore gets caught flat footed, as Baker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker Jr postures up in Gilmore's guard and throws a big left but Gilmore blocks it.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Jr is one step ahead there.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilmore's guard.
Baker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr. #SUB2#
Baker Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Gilmore tries to roll over but Baker Jr keeps him under control.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Baker Jr. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker Jr lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gilmore to regain full guard.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from getting back to his feet.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Baker Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gilmore dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Gilmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gilmore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker Jr wants to improve his position but instead Gilmore has moved into half guard.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Baker Jr is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Baker Jr moves into full guard.
Baker Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Baker Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gilmore slips a jab and a cross from Baker Jr.
Gilmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baker Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gilmore counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Baker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gilmore dodges the punch combination from Baker Jr.
A combination from Baker Jr does no damage.
Baker Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gilmore counters by clinching up.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Gilmore taking a breather.#BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
Baker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker Jr swinging wildly here. #T2#
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore missing with a left hand there. Baker Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker Jr manages to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Baker Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Gilmore - just one landing.
Baker Jr lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Baker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker Jr throws a right hand that Gilmore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilmore also avoids with ease.
Baker Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Gilmore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilmore. #BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Baker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilmore.
Baker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilmore can pounce on him.
Baker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker Jr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Gilmore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Baker Jr. Baker Jr tries to recover but Gilmore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Baker Jr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
After winning the bout, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC Crucible 14
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore has managed to clinch.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Dada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gilmore clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilmore.
Dada working aggressively here.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilmore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilmore lands with a right to the head.
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gilmore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dada is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilmore is looking to advance position but Dada won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Dada is holding on to half guard well.
Dada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gilmore jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Gilmore.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dada is trying to improve his position.
Gilmore wants to control but Dada is keeping him busy.
Dada is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilmore advances to full mount.
Gilmore looking to control but Dada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dada wants to control but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore unloading with bombs!
Dada tries to hold on but Gilmore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada is looking to improve his position but Gilmore isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gilmore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is having none of it. #T4#
Dada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Gilmore has his foot on Dada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dada works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilmore is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gilmore controlling from the top position.
Gilmore wants to pass the guard but Dada is keeping the position.
Gilmore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore 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#
Gilmore moves out of range as Dada strikes.
Dada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dada is defended easily by Gilmore.
A punch combination from Dada misses.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore jabs at Dada's body.#CL2#
Gilmore pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Dada stops a takedown attempt from Gilmore. #BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dada tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmore is quick to defend against it.
Gilmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dada dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dada backing away here, and Gilmore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. Dada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gilmore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dada off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Dada.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Gilmore lands with a cross.
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dada feints and then cracks Gilmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilmore down. #T3#
A punch combination from Gilmore misses.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Dada knows he should have avoided that one.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gilmore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilmore looking to stall.
Dada misses with a punch to the body.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. #BC2#
Gilmore manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Dada keeps it at a distance.
Dada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gilmore sprawls and moves away.
Gilmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dada circles away.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Dada moves out of range.
Dada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gilmore as Dada shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Dada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koboko Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dada fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dada lands the left hand.
Dada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dada is rocked!
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt
and Dada counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Dada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dada throws a chopping leg kick but Gilmore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Dada misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilmore - that will leave a mark!
Dada walks into a stiff left hand from Gilmore.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.#TD2#
Gilmore looking to score a takedown here. Dada is defending well but Gilmore drives through and ends up in Dada's guard.
Dada looking for a sweep. Not yet Dada, not yet.
Koboko Dada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Dada looking for a guillotine here but Gilmore defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dada has momentary wrist control but Gilmore slips an elbow through the middle.
Dada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilmore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Dada does no damage.
Dada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with the combination.
Gilmore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony Gilmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada misses with a combination
and Gilmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gilmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gilmore 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Koboko Dada stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Show connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilmore's hands.
Show gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gilmore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilmore connects with a solid leg kick.
Show has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gilmore finds it's way round the side to connect with Show's head. #KD2#
Show lands a big right hand that sends Gilmore crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Gilmore back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilmore counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore works Show's body with a nice hook.
Gilmore tries to move into range but Show moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gilmore closes the distance but Show moves to the side
and Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Show circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Show! But no joy.
Show lands an overhand right.
Show swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Show's head.#ROC#
Show is rocked!
Gilmore looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Gilmore backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Show's temple! It sends Show violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Gilmore celebrates and the doctors try to help Show!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Portis looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Portis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses with a wild body shot.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portis.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target. #T1#
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gilmore duly obliges.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Gilmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Portis gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis throws a shot to the body.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Gilmore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Portis as he connects with a hook.
Portis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilmore should have avoided that one.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Portis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portis with a hook.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gilmore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Gilmore's defenses.
Portis throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Gilmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
Portis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Portis's corner calls for a 1-2. Portis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Portis misses with a two punch combination.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
A quick step to the side and Portis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Gilmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Portis misses the jab.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Gilmore throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gilmore.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilmore.
Jackson Portis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gilmore.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore'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.
#R2#
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Gilmore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis wants to land a leg kick but Gilmore is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gilmore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Portis throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilmore moves away.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
Portis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilmore. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis misses with a head kick. #T1#
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis jabs Gilmore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws a leg kick but Gilmore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Portis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Portis thuds a left hand into Gilmore's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portis swivels and escapes.
Portis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilmore.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gilmore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Portis has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Gilmore's belly button to the back.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Portis avoids it well.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilmore throws out the jab.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a right and a left! Portis comes rushing in but Gilmore regains his composure and manages to keep Portis in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Portis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Portis distracts Gilmore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Portis won't allow Gilmore to get back to his feet. #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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Gilmore working for a triangle but Portis defends it easily.
Portis lands a couple of elbows.
Portis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Portis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Portis'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Portis sizes up Gilmore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portis lands with a straight right. Gilmore didn't see that one coming.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Portis.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portis jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Portis.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
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!#CL#
Portis clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Portis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Portis.
Portis gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Portis presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Portis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.#T2#
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Gilmore is looking for the big counter here.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gilmore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portis rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Gilmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gilmore wants to clinch
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Portis slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Portis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gilmore.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a big left hand and mounts him. Gilmore is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Portis! Gilmore is hurt baaadly! Portis is firing away with more strikes - Gilmore is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Gilmore misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and The Reaper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gilmore's guard.
The Reaper stands and throws Gilmore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gilmore is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The Reaper tries to score with some ground and pound. Gilmore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Reaper controlling from side mount.
The Reaper is working Gilmore over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper lands an elbow.
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Reaper misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
The Reaper wants to control but Gilmore is keeping him busy.
The Reaper controlling from side mount.
Gilmore tries to escape but The Reaper is in control.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
The Reaper scoring with punches and elbows.
Gilmore is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gilmore is trying to work for a sweep but The Reaper has mounted him!
Gilmore wants to control but The Reaper is having none of it.#T2#
The Reaper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Reaper dominating with strikes here.
The Reaper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gilmore looks a forlorn figure.
Gilmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Reaper controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Reaper lands a big elbow.
The Reaper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Reaper looking to finish Gilmore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gilmore!
The Reaper landing strikes from the mount and Gilmore is in trouble!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Gilmore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gilmore is covering up but some of the strikes from The Reaper are getting through and doing damage.
The Reaper lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Gilmore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Reaper's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Gilmore is trying to remain composed but The Reaper is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore turns into The Reaper and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
The Reaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilmore trying to control the position from guard on top but The Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilmore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gilmore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Reaper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Reaper advances position into side control!
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Reaper working the ground and pound.
Gilmore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Reaper is chipping away with strikes.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary The Reaper 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#
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but The Reaper slips the punch.
And The Reaper tries to counter it with a takedown but Gilmore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gilmore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Reaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
The Reaper clinches up with Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilmore misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper tries to pull guard but Gilmore holds him up against the cage and eventually The Reaper drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
The Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
The Reaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilmore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Gilmore avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.
The Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
The Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
The Reaper manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Reaper is looking for a triangle but Gilmore pushes his legs off easily.
The Reaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilmore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Reaper keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gilmore got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Reaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilmore has managed to get both his arms back between The Reaper's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The Reaper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilmore is one step ahead there.
The Reaper is looking to sweep but instead, Gilmore has passed into half guard.
Gary The Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Reaper.
The Reaper wants to control the position but Gilmore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
The Reaper trying to control but Gilmore postures up.
The Reaper wants to get back to full guard.
The Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
The Reaper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gilmore has passed into side control.
Gilmore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
Gilmore trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
The Reaper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gilmore sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Reaper is working to get back to half guard.
Gilmore tries to control but The Reaper wriggling away.
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
The Reaper regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore is trying to control the action in half guard but The Reaper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Reaper is looking for a sweep. Gilmore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary The Reaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
The Reaper fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilmore.
It looked like Gilmore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Reaper.
The Reaper takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
The Reaper has managed to clinch.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
The Reaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gilmore uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Gilmore preventing the sweep.
Gilmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SU#
Gilmore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Reaper, up you get! #CL2#
Gilmore tries to keep at a distance but The Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Reaper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Reaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Reaper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gilmore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilmore tries to work over The Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilmore's elbow.
The Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore misses with a punch to the body.
The Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
Gilmore tries to stall but The Reaper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gary The Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gilmore displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Reaper up against the cage.
Gilmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
The Reaper tries to work over Gilmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilmore's efforts to push away.
The Reaper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
Gilmore tries to break the clinch but The Reaper is controlling the position. #T3#
Gilmore can't find room to land a body shot as The Reaper controls the action.
Gilmore tries to break free but The Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by The Reaper.
Gilmore tries to work over The Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper looking for a takedown.
Gilmore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gary The Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore tries a body shot but The Reaper blocks it.
The Reaper prevents a body shot from Gilmore. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore is pressed up against the cage. The Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gilmore down to the mat. Gilmore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anthony Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Reaper tries to clinch up.
Gilmore misses with a combination #TD2#
and The Reaper counters with a single leg into guard. Gilmore didn't expect that.
Gilmore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary The Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Reaper 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary The Reaper!
Gary The Reaper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Rounded fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gilmore throws a wild body kick that Rounded sees coming a mile off.
Rounded wants to counter the offense by Gilmore and move into the clinch position.
Decent striking displayed by Gilmore there.
Rounded lands with a slapping head kick.
Rounded throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rounded fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Rounded moves into the clinch.
Gilmore gets underhooks to prevent Rounded's takedown attempt.
Rounded is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gilmore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Rounded.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Gilmore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Rounded escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded misses with a few strikes there.
Rounded takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Rounded moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilmore tries to throw a body punch but Rounded avoids it by throwing Gilmore back against the cage.
Gilmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rounded working aggressively here.
Rounded can't find room to land a body shot as Gilmore controls the action.
Rounded has Gilmore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilmore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Rounded.
A hook to the body from Gilmore.
Rounded lands a body punch.
Gilmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Rounded.
Gilmore gets through Rounded's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rounded scores a nice knee to the body.
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gilmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gilmore'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.#T2#
Gilmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Rounded controls his hands.
Rounded throws an elbow that misses.
Gilmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rounded is working Gilmore over against the cage.
Gilmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Rounded avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilmore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rounded - that landed with a thud.
Gilmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rounded's elbow. #TD2#
Rounded decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rounded working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rounded holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Gilmore stands up and waves to Rounded to follow him. #CL#
Gilmore has Rounded up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Rounded.
Rounded lands a nice elbow.
Gilmore avoiding damage as Rounded throws knees to the body.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rounded misses with some punches.
Rounded tries to throw a body punch but Gilmore avoids it by throwing Rounded back against the cage.
Gilmore has Rounded pressed against the cage. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gilmore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rounded's brow.
Rounded is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gilmore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rounded has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gilmore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rounded blocks an elbow strike.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rounded avoids it.
Rounded tries to work over Gilmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rounded misses with a body punch.
Rounded lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A short uppercut from Rounded.
Gilmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
Rounded misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilmore.
Rounded jumps guard but Gilmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Very Rounded will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rounded moves into the clinch successfully.
Rounded has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gilmore after a bit of a struggle.
Rounded drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gilmore.
Come on Gilmore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
Rounded falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rounded with a poor takedown
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Rounded.
A shot to the liver by Gilmore. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilmore. That's going to slow Rounded down. #T1#
Rounded lands with a kick to the temple. Gilmore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Left hook, right uppercut from Gilmore.
Anthony Gilmore is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gilmore moves into the clinch.
Rounded misses with an elbow strike.
Rounded softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rounded blocking some punches.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore prevents a body shot from Rounded.
Gilmore scores a nice knee to the body.
Rounded is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gilmore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rounded's brow.
Rounded on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rounded working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilmore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rounded tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gilmore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilmore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Gilmore forces Rounded back against the cage and clinches.
Gilmore tries a knee to the head but Rounded blocks it.
Gilmore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rounded tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilmore cracks Rounded with a nice body shot.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rounded can do to turn this around?
Rounded misses with a punch to the body.
Gilmore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gilmore.
Gilmore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rounded misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rounded just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilmore's brow.
Gilmore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rounded creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Rounded blocks it. #BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Rounded drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage. #BC2#
Rounded escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Rounded does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilmore. #T4#
A punch combination from Rounded misses.
Rounded fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Rounded moves out of range.
Gilmore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gilmore blocks a head kick by Rounded.
It appears Gilmore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gilmore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gilmore ducks under a wild hook from Rounded.
Gilmore is looking to wear down Rounded with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gilmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rounded circles away quickly and effectively.
Rounded swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilmore.
Rounded misses with an uppercut
and Gilmore counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rounded scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rounded tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gilmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore throws a hook but Rounded blocks it.
Rounded misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Gilmore blocks a head kick by Rounded.
Gilmore cracks the inside of Rounded's front leg.
Rounded looks to clinch
and Gilmore counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded misses the shot to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rounded paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rounded goes for a double leg but Gilmore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gilmore continues to drive forward.
Gilmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rounded moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rounded shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Rounded takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rounded throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Rounded fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Rounded.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rounded takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Gilmore gets caught flat footed, as Rounded shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilmore has Rounded pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Rounded pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Gilmore is looking to stand up but Rounded isn't so interested in that idea.
Rounded passes into half guard.
Gilmore is trying to stand up here but Rounded is controlling him well. #T3#
Gilmore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gilmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rounded is just out of range.
Rounded tries a quick counter leg kick but Gilmore is wise to it.
Gilmore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rounded throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
Rounded just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGilmore.
Rounded dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilmore. That did some damage!
Gilmore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rounded momentarily.
Gilmore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Rounded throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Rounded clinches up with Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Rounded misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rounded avoids it.
Rounded has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilmore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gilmore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Very Rounded has been cut.
Gilmore digs a right hand underneath Rounded's ribcage. Rounded let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilmore trying to land knees to the body.
Rounded blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rounded.
Gilmore lands a right hand.
Gilmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rounded misses with a punch on the inside.
Rounded on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rounded tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rounded is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilmore has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gilmore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gilmore 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Berg shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Berg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg dives in and grabs Gilmore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berg moves away.
Berg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Berg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gilmore was covering up waiting for the punch and Berg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gilmore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berg can't get the takedown.
Berg throws a head punch that misses.
Berg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore scores with a knee to the head.
Gilmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilmore.
Berg tries for a takedown but Gilmore manages to get underhooks.
Gilmore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berg tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilmore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilmore just leaning against Berg, taking a breather.
Gilmore stalling.
Berg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gilmore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gilmore smiles and moves away.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Gilmore is looking to slow Berg down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gilmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Berg. Berg gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Gilmore lands a big head kick that sends Berg tumbling to the mat! Gilmore takes a step backwards and waves Berg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Hysse Berg has been cut.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore throws a powerful right kick. Berg tried to block low but the kick was high! Berg was taken right off of his feet! Gilmore jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Gilmore!
Anthony Gilmore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC Crucible 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
White throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Gilmore's head coaches at Iron Fist Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilmore.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gilmore scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gilmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Gilmore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a series of strikes that have Gilmore backpedaling.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Gilmore.
An inside leg kick lands from Gilmore.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
White moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore. #CUT#
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White tries to clinch up.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilmore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is looking to clinch.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gilmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Gilmore is looking for a counter combo.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilmore counters with a two punch combo.
White closes the distance but Gilmore moves to the side
and Gilmore counters with a nice leg kick.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Gilmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White throws a right and a left that Gilmore avoids nicely.
Gilmore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gilmore throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White checks a low kick from Gilmore.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by White.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris White's cut even more.#CL2#
White has Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilmore.
White missing with knees to the body.
Gilmore holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4##BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White fails with the takedown.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.
A cross from Gilmore lands.
White misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore misses with a series of wild punches.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilmore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gilmore scores with a decent looking hook.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White throws a one two combo.
Gilmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilmore.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilmore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gilmore counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Gilmore cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gilmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Anthony Gilmore is winning the standup battle so far.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilmore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gilmore back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gilmore tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gilmore as he connects with a hook.
Gilmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilmore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gilmore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gilmore scores with a leg kick.
Gilmore moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
White throws a series of strikes that have Gilmore backpedaling.
Gilmore misses with a body kick.
White shoots in but Gilmore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilmore counters with a slapping leg kick.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White wants to clinch.#T4#
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gilmore catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
The cut above Chris White's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White throws a nice looking combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Gilmore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Gilmore, looking for a takedown. White pushes Gilmore against the cage but Gilmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.
White is breathing heavily.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Gilmore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gilmore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilmore circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a right hand that Gilmore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilmore also avoids with ease.
Gilmore throws a nice head kick!
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Gilmore backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilmore swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore cracks the inside of White's front leg. #T1#
White fails with the takedown.
Gilmore scores with a punch to the head.
Gilmore lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
Gilmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Gilmore lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Gilmore takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
White is rocked!#CUT#
Chris White's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches White flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! White is out cold! Gilmore holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Gilmore!
Our winner, Anthony Gilmore, 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: TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Gilmore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
Gilmore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruiz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gilmore counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruiz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gilmore.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Ruiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore lands an elbow.
Gilmore throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruiz tries to escape but Gilmore is in control. #T1#
Gilmore working the ground and pound but Ruiz is defending the strikes.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Gilmore drags him back down.
Gilmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working. #SUB#
Gilmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore trying to control the position but Ruiz is working away.
Ruiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Ruiz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gilmore.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Gilmore looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiz defends it well.
Ruiz is bucking up trying to escape but Gilmore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Gilmore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruiz is looking to escape.
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruiz because Gilmore loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Gilmore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruiz has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gilmore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gilmore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruiz because Gilmore loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Ruiz keeps it at a distance.
Ruiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Ruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiz throws the left hand but Gilmore avoids the punch easily.
Ruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Ruiz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Gilmore's head coaches at Iron Fist Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilmore's head.
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilmore is looking to counter the offense by Ruiz and move into the clinch.
Ruiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilmore slips under a jab from Ruiz.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Ruiz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGilmore.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruiz scores with a punch to the head.
Ruiz cracks Gilmore with an open hand slap.
Ruiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gilmore tries to clinch but Ruiz is having none of it.
Gilmore connects with the punch.
That kick from Gilmore tenderised Ruiz's leg. Ruiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruiz misses. #T2#
Ruiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Ruiz throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Gilmore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore moves forwards but Ruiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gilmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruiz to score with a decent uppercut.
Godofredo Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz scores with a jab.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut.
Ruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to counter by clinching up but Ruiz breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Gilmore moves to clinch but Ruiz breaks away
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore slips a jab from Ruiz.
Gilmore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilmore.
A slow jab from Ruiz misses its intended target.
Ruiz lands with a nice body punch.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Ruiz.
Gilmore walks into a stiff left hand from Ruiz.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot.
Gilmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gilmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Ruiz there.
Gilmore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore connects with the punch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilmore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gilmore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruiz checks it well.
Ruiz throws a hook but Gilmore blocks it.
Ruiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Gilmore takes one to the chin there.
Ruiz throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Ruiz.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore throws a solid leg kick but Ruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilmore.
Gilmore ducks right into an uppercut from Ruiz.
Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gilmore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiz thinking.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gilmore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Godofredo Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Gilmore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Gilmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilmore throws a push kick but Ruiz slaps the foot to one side.
Gilmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Gilmore ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz connects with a body shot.
Gilmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruiz moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.#T1#
Ruiz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruiz as he connects with a hook.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore is looking for a counter combo.
Ruiz jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.
Ruiz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Ruiz lands with a hook. Gilmore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gilmore shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gilmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruiz throws out the jab.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Gilmore tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiz. Gilmore does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruiz throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Ruiz.
Ruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gilmore doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Ruiz lands a jab to the head.
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
Ruiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ruiz misses with a straight right.
Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Ruiz.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Ruiz.
Ruiz thuds his right hand into Gilmore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruiz loads up on a big right hand but Gilmore slips the punch.
Gilmore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiz sprawls and moves away.
Ruiz misses with a straight right.
Ruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gilmore cracks Ruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruiz cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Gilmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Ruiz lands.#T4#
Ruiz scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
An attempted straight right counter from Gilmore misses the target.
Gilmore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilmore under the eye.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Ruiz connects with a crisp jab.
Ruiz dips to his left and cracks Gilmore with an uppercut!
Ruiz thuds a left hand into Gilmore's body.
Gilmore is looking to chop away at Ruiz's legs.
Gilmore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilmore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruiz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godofredo Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruiz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godofredo Ruiz!
A very excited looking Godofredo Ruiz 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: Carnage 46
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
Good leg kick by Gilmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Liddell clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liddell is pushing Gilmore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Liddell as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!#CL#
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Gilmore is blocking nicely. #T1#
Gilmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddell is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liddell as Gilmore tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Liddell scores with a takedown into Gilmore's guard.#ES2#
Gilmore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Liddell lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Gilmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilmore gets slowly back to his feet.
Chad Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gilmore.#T2#
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore flicks out a counter leg kick but Liddell steps away.#CL2#
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilmore counters with a head kick.
A combination from Liddell does no damage. #T3#
Gilmore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Gilmore.
Liddell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Liddell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Gilmore gets tackled into the cage by Liddell. Liddell maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilmore stalling in the clinch but Liddell improves position.
Gilmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddell avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Gilmore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gilmore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gilmore is pressed up against the cage. Liddell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gilmore down to the mat. Gilmore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Liddell closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore throws a head kick that half lands.
Gilmore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilmore counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Liddell drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage. #BC2#
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.#CL#
Liddell forces Gilmore back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore'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.
#R2#
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gilmore unleashes a big counter combination but Liddell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell wants to clinch but Gilmore slips to the side
and Gilmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilmore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Chad Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell with a poor takedown
and Gilmore counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gilmore! Liddell is out on his feet! Gilmore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Liddell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Liddell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
An out of breath Anthony Gilmore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Jeffries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Jeffries 's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses.
Jeffries lands with a good body shot.
Jeffries connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Jeffries swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffries circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Jeffries .
Gilmore looks to clinch #KD#
and Jeffries counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gilmore! Jeffries lets Gilmore back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Jeffries fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gilmore to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gilmore looks to clinch but Jeffries throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gilmore taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
Earl Jeffries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Pokey lands a really nice looking cross but Gilmore seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Pokey lands a nice looking body shot.
Pokey throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pokey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gilmore tries to clinch there but Pokey circles away. #KD#
Pokey lands a left and a right that send Gilmore crashing to the mat, dazed. Pokey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pokey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Pokey.
Gilmore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pokey misses with a series of wild punches.
Gilmore throws out a leg kick but Pokey moves out of range and Gilmore only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pokey.
Gilmore is looking to clinch. #T1#
Pokey misses with a double jab.
Pokey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pokey scores with a nice head shot.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Big Pokey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pokey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
Pokey tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Gilmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pokey works the jab nicely.
Jab from Pokey.#KD#
Pokey cracks Gilmore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pokey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gilmore to stand back up!#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gilmore stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Pokey runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Pokey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017

#R1#
Gilmore swings for the body but Carpenter moves out of range.
Gilmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carpenter lands a really nice looking cross but Gilmore seems unphased.
Carpenter shoots in and drives through. Gilmore sprawls well.
Carpenter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gilmore.#TD#
Carpenter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gilmore is trying to defend but Carpenter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gilmore trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carpenter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Carpenter is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore gets back to full guard. #T1#
Carpenter is in close to Gilmore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carpenter throwing strikes from guard but Gilmore blocks nicely.
Carpenter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gilmore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carpenter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carpenter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carpenter with a nice head shot there.
Carpenter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilmore wants to stand but Carpenter is controlling the position. #T2#
Carpenter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carpenter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet but Carpenter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carpenter lands a couple of elbows.
Gilmore controls Carpenter momentarily but Carpenter frees himself.
Carpenter is in close to Gilmore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carpenter throws a big elbow that misses.
Carpenter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carpenter with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter is working Gilmore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carpenter's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gilmore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gilmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Carpenter manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Gilmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Carpenter jumps into guard, dragging Gilmore to the mat.
Gilmore looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpenter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilmore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carpenter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carpenter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpenter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carpenter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carpenter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilmore's head.
Gilmore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gilmore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Gilmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carpenter lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Gilmore wriggles free and stands up.
Carpenter is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Gilmore lands but Carpenter takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore ducks under a wild hook from Carpenter.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Carpenter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gilmore!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Carpenter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gilmore scores with a sloppy right hand. Carpenter should have avoided that one.
Gilmore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carpenter on the side of the head.
Carpenter misses with an uppercut.
Gilmore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses.
Gilmore lands with a big left! Carpenter is wobbled badly! Gilmore comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Carpenter to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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