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Event:
CCF 31:Hirigushi vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Garfield tries to bum rush IsMore Ii with a series of wild strikes but IsMore Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garfield misses with a left hand and IsMore Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body. Garfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and IsMore Ii counters with a shoot takedown. Garfield fights it but they end up in guard. Garfield keeping moving, preventing IsMore Ii from controlling successfully. IsMore Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Garfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. IsMore Ii trying to control but Garfield is working from the bottom. Garfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. IsMore Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Garfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# IsMore Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and IsMore Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Garfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Garfield is striking off his back. IsMore Ii thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Garfield trying to get back to full guard but IsMore Ii takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Garfield is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. IsMore Ii working the ground and pound effectively.
Garfield throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Garfield flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garfield throwing hammer fists to the chest of IsMore Ii. What's that going to do exactly? IsMore Ii landing shots from mount. Garfield gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
IsMore Ii is hanging on to Garfield's back as he tries to escape.
#T2# Garfield is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# IsMore Ii working for the choke. IsMore Ii has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Garfield. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# IsMore Ii is cranking Garfield's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Garfield! He's tightened the choke and Garfield is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). More IsMore Ii! More IsMore Ii was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CCF FN 28:Hirigushi vs Cooter
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Miller fails with the takedown and Garfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garfield lands with an overhand left. Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Garfield. A head kick by Miller misses #CL2# and Garfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Garfield lands a nice uppercut. Garfield digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected. Garfield pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Garfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Garfield. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller is trying to pull guard but Garfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Garfield scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD2# Garfield drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Miller is rocked! Garfield throws a head punch that misses. Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD2# Garfield drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T1# Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Miller seems to have got his legs back now. Garfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Garfield lands on the inside with an uppercut. Garfield lands a hook to the side of the head. Garfield blocking some punches.
#KD2# Garfield drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Miller out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rober Garfield! Rober Garfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GPG WTF Makeup
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Fauchelevent scores with a takedown into Garfield's guard. Garfield trying to keep a closed guard but Fauchelevent is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fauchelevent wants to pass the guard but Garfield is keeping the position. Fauchelevent slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Garfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent content to stall in guard here. Garfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield pulls Fauchelevent in to control the position. Garfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fauchelevent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fauchelevent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Garfield keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1# Fauchelevent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fauchelevent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Garfield works the jab nicely. Garfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fauchelevent momentarily.
Fauchelevent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garfield avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Garfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. Garfield lands an uppercut.#T2# A short right from Garfield on the inside. Fauchelevent fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garfield misses with the head strike.
#BC# Fauchelevent breaks the clinch.
Garfield throws a lazy right hand but Fauchelevent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fauchelevent misses with a takedown and Garfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garfield lands a nice shot that snaps Fauchelevent's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Garfield. That snapped Fauchelevent's head back.
Fauchelevent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fauchelevent scrambles back to his feet. Fauchelevent shoots in for a double leg but Garfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fauchelevent has time to react. Fauchelevent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3# Garfield scores with a jab to the jaw. Fauchelevent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Garfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fauchelevent fails to land with a series of punches.
Garfield has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Garfield misses with a looping right.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Garfield enables Fauchelevent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fauchelevent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Garfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Garfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Garfield pulls Fauchelevent in close to prevent any damage. Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard. Fauchelevent is fighting to break Garfield's control of his arms but Garfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4# Garfield keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass. Fauchelevent trying to control but Garfield is working from the bottom. Fauchelevent postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garfield swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rober Garfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garfield wants it to stay on the feet. Fauchelevent tries to clinch but Garfield moves out of range. Jab, jab by Garfield - just one landing. Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rober Garfield dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Garfield lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Garfield drives through and clinches with Fauchelevent against the cage.
Fauchelevent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garfield misses with a body punch.
Garfield lands with a light punch inside. Garfield lands a shoulder strike. Garfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fauchelevent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garfield just stands there and leans against the cage. A hook to the body from Garfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Garfield lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Fauchelevent pulls guard. Garfield trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom. #SUB# Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully. Garfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Fauchelevent is retaining full guard. #SUB# Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garfield is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Fauchelevent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Garfield defends it easily.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Garfield trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Garfield passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB# Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garfield in particular looking to stall. Ultime Fauchelevent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fauchelevent is refusing to be controlled, as Garfield sits in half guard. Fauchelevent tries to get to full guard but Garfield has control of the leg. Fauchelevent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garfield's back!#SUB# Fauchelevent has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garfield has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4# Garfield trying to control the hands but Fauchelevent won't let him. Garfield tries to roll but Fauchelevent sticks to his back.
Fauchelevent not allowing Garfield to control his hands. Garfield is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fauchelevent is staying active. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Garfield defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fauchelevent's arms. #SUB# Fauchelevent is persistently looking for the submission but Garfield is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ultime Fauchelevent will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Garfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fauchelevent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fauchelevent throws a big counter combination but Garfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fauchelevent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Garfield closes the distance and clinches. Come on Garfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garfield avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fauchelevent. Fauchelevent is trying to pull guard but Garfield has him pressed against the cage. Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Garfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Garfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garfield working some nice short punches in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Garfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fauchelevent. Garfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Garfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fauchelevent blocks an uppercut.
Fauchelevent lands a shoulder strike. Garfield just leaning against Fauchelevent, taking a breather. Fauchelevent goes for a takedown attempt but Garfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fauchelevent slips a jab and a cross from Garfield.
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Garfield scores with a hook. Ultime Fauchelevent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Garfield. Fauchelevent does a little dance to reset his feet. Fauchelevent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garfield. Rober Garfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fauchelevent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garfield to score with a decent uppercut. Garfield clobbers Fauchelevent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fauchelevent fails to land the takedown. This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Garfield lands a head shot.#CL2# Garfield forces Fauchelevent back against the cage and clinches. Fauchelevent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3# Fauchelevent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fauchelevent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garfield walks away with a smile on his face. Fauchelevent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Garfield lunges at Fauchelevent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fauchelevent's hand. Fauchelevent fails in his attempt to clinch. Garfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Garfield tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2# Fauchelevent is rocked! Fauchelevent shoots for a double leg takedown but Garfield sprawls well. He's pushed Fauchelevent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fauchelevent. Garfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fauchelevent under the eye.#T4# Fauchelevent dives in and grabs Garfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garfield pushes down on Fauchelevent's head and hops out.#CL2# Garfield darts in and clinches Fauchelevent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fauchelevents head. Garfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garfield working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Fauchelevent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fauchelevent blocks an uppercut.
Garfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Garfield lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fauchelevent to his knees! Garfield keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rober Garfield! After the fight, Rober Garfield was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFF 29 Kansalainen vs Rivers
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Garfield connects with a crisp jab. Waters takes a shot right to the bread basket. Garfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Garfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Waters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT# It looks like Caspian Waters has been cut. Garfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Garfield scores with a hook to the body. Waters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Waters looks winded! Garfield scores with a punch to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garfield throws a body shot but no joy. Garfield is looking to wear down Waters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Waters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Waters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garfield to score with a decent uppercut. Waters bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Garfield comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Waters falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Waters was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rober Garfield! After the fight, Rober Garfield was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Garfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though. Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark. Garfield misses with a double jab.
Clark thinks about countering with a body kick. Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Garfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively. Clark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to clinch but Garfield is having none of it. Garfield lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover. This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clark. Garfield looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well. #T1# Some wild striking there from Garfield.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter. No joy there for Garfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark scores with a head kick.
#CL# Clark darts in and clinches Garfield up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Clark avoiding damage as Garfield throws knees to the body.
#BC# Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Clark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garfield just manages to avoid it. Clark throws a head kick that misses and Garfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fighters circle momentarily. Garfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Garfield blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but Garfield avoids the punch easily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garfield misses with a wild body shot. #KD2# Garfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garfield finish him?!
#ROC2# Clark is rocked! Garfield misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garfield lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Clark is looking to close the distance but Garfield sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Clark crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Clark is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rober Garfield! Rober Garfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 9
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garfield misses with a double jab.
Garfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garfield slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Garfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. Garfield trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Warholm. This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield blocking some punches.
Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm. #T1# Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage. Garfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've been informed that Warholm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow. Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Warholm.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3# A frustrated look appears on Garfield's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. Warholm tries a body shot but Garfield blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. #BC# Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Warholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Warholm counters by clinching up. Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. Garfield blocking some punches.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garfield is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round. That's time! Garfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Garfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Garfield misses with a wild body shot. Garfield throws a series of punches but Warholm avoids them all with ease. Garfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garfield misses with the combination.
Warholm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. Garfield can't break the clinch.
#T1# Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch. A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside. Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage, preventing Garfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Warholm keeps control of Garfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Warholm working aggressively here.
A short right from Warholm. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm. Warholm lands with a light punch inside. Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Garfield is trying to break free. Warholm lands a body punch. Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Garfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment. Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Garfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it. Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
Warholm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garfield up against the cage. Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Warholm throws a push kick but Garfield slaps the foot to one side. Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm. Some wild striking there from Warholm.
Garfield tries to counter with a takedown but Warholm is quick to defend against it. Rober Garfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. Warholm gets through Garfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield wants to break free but Warholm has control.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch.#T1# Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Garfield tries to break free but Warholm pushes him back against the cage. Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands a right hand. Garfield working hard to break the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Garfield working hard to break the clinch. Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Warholm.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head. Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
#BC# Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Warholm has knocked Garfield down with a huge combo! Warholm steps away and waves a wobbly Garfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Garfield is rocked! Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Garfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Warholm punishes Garfield's body with a nice straight punch. Garfield blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Garfield seems to have got his legs back now. Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warholm is looking for the big counter here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Warholm does no damage. Rober Garfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garfield drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Warholm rushes Garfield and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Garfield is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Warholm piles on the pressure and Garfield crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lomachenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko. Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely. Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though. Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely. Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garfield has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Garfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko. Garfield trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up.
#T2# Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Garfield is defending well. Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garfield's head. Lomachenko wants to pass to mount but Garfield is defending the position. Lomachenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely. Garfield tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg. Garfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura but Garfield is defending well.
Lomachenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Garfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko. Lomachenko is thwarting Garfield's attempts to control the position. Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Garfield trying to control here.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lomachenko working Garfield over with strikes. Lomachenko slips a nice elbow through Garfield's hands, connecting with Garfield's forehead. Nice strikes from Lomachenko there. Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.#T4# Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Garfield's temple. Garfield is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garfield has managed to free his arm - good work. Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but Garfield defending well. Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round. That's time! Lomachenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Garfield misses with a double jab.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt. Garfield looks to land a combination but Lomachenko avoids it well. Rober Garfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garfield throws a nice looking combination but Lomachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfield is just out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Garfield scores with a four punch combination! Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garfield can do to turn this around? Lomachenko swings for the body but Garfield moves out of range.
Garfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Garfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A combination from Garfield does no damage. Lomachenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Lomachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Garfield just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Lomachenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garfield's guard.#ES2# Garfield has his feet on Lomachenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD# Lomachenko feints and as Garfield raises his hands in defense, Lomachenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2# Garfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Garfield is breathing heavily. Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lomachenko lands a couple of digs. Lomachenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garfield's guard. Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though. #SUB# Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
#T2##SUB# Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Lomachenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots. Garfield tries to kick Lomachenko off but Lomachenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lomachenko working over Garfield with some ground and pound. Garfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely. Lomachenko winds up and cracks Garfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Garfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Lomachenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Garfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lomachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garfield.#TD# Nergov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Nergov stands up over Garfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nergov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garfield's head. Nergov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Nergov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garfield's head. Nergov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nergov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nergov throwing strikes but missing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nergov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Nergov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Nergov looking to sit in guard and control but Garfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1# Nergov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2# Garfield stands up from Nergov's guard - Garfield perhaps looking for a knockout. Garfield misses with the combination.
Garfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nergov. Garfield moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Nergov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Garfield's guard now, I'm sure. Garfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nergov looking to sit in guard and control but Garfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Garfield wants to control from the top but Nergov keeps moving. #T2# Garfield sitting in guard here, content to control. Nergov wants to stand up but Garfield is controlling him. Garfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Nergov keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully. #T3# Garfield looking to pass the guard. #ES# Nergov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Garfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nergov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Garfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Nergov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Garfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nergov is on him like a limpet, forcing Garfield back against the cage. 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! Nergov tries to score a body lock takedown but Garfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# Nergov is trying to drag Garfield to the mat but Garfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Garfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristian Nergov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Nergov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Nergov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Nergov doesn't have the hooks in and Garfield manages to turn into his guard.
Nergov keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rober Garfield 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# Garfield lands an overhand right.#TD# Nergov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garfield to the ground. Nergov is now in Garfield's guard. Garfield trying to control the position.
Garfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nergov trying to control but Garfield is working from the bottom. Garfield wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Nergov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield keeping moving, preventing Nergov from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nergov throws a strike but Garfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1# Nergov is looking to stand up but Garfield isn't so interested in that idea. Garfield wants to control from the top but Nergov keeps moving. Nergov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garfield is controlling him. Garfield trying to control but Nergov is working from the bottom. Nergov has momentary wrist control but Garfield slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Garfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Nergov is retaining full guard. Nergov keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nergov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Left hook, right uppercut from Garfield. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Nergov clinches up with Garfield and pushes him back against the cage. Nergov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nergov is trying to drag Garfield to the mat but Garfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Garfield landing knees to the body.
#T3# Nergov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Garfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nergov backwards. Nergov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garfield is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Nergov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nergov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garfield prevents it.
Nergov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garfield after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nergov goes for a takedown attempt but Garfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nergov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garfield.
Nergov dodges the punch combination from Garfield.
Garfield tries to bum rush Nergov with a series of wild strikes but Nergov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nergov sizes up Garfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kristian Nergov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garfield lands a two punch combo.
#T4# Nergov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice shot lands for Garfield. Garfield ducks under a wild hook from Nergov. Garfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Garfield throws a right hand that Nergov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nergov also avoids with ease. Garfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Garfield tries to bum rush Nergov with a series of wild strikes but Nergov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Garfield gets caught flat footed, as Nergov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Nergov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Garfield wants to stand but Nergov is controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nergov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nergov with a nice head shot there. Nergov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rober Garfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nergov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Garfield lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Kristian Nergov has been cut. Garfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nergov circles away quickly and effectively. Nice takedown defense from Garfield. No joy for Nergov on that attempt. A nice combination there by Garfield.
Nergov misses with a takedown and Garfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nergov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garfield.
Nergov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Garfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Nergov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nergov at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Garfield closes the distance and lands a one-two. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nergov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Garfield stalks Nergov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nergov's face. Nergov staggers backwards, shaken. Garfield feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nergov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rober Garfield! An out of breath Rober Garfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield rushes Rustow with punches - Rustow moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rustow goes down! Garfield follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rober Garfield! Rober Garfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1# Dren connects with a body shot that sends Garfield's belly button to the back. Garfield looks to land a combination but Dren avoids it well. Dren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A big right from Garfield misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Dren. Dren jabs at Garfield's body. Garfield looks winded! Dren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dren! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zdravko Dren! Zdravko Dren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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