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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Obov.
Gonzales has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obov tries to avoid it but Gonzales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obov to the ground. Obov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obov throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
Gonzales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzales throws a poor cross that misses
and Obov counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzales cracks Obov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Obov closes the distance and clinches.
Obov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obov blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obov to keep the fight standing.
Lartem Obov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.#T1#
Gonzales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Obov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obov connects with a single shot there.
Gonzales takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Obov sprawls well.
Gonzales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obov counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a really nice looking cross but Obov seems unphased.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obov misses with a head kick.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Obov misses with the combination.
#T2##TD2#
Gonzales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obov was covering up waiting for the punch and Gonzales finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Obov has his feet on Gonzales's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!#TD#
Obov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Obov wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Obov chips away with some ground and pound.
Obov wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obov is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obov stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Obov trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales tries to clinch there but Obov circles away.
Gonzales swings widly with a right hand
and Obov counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gonzales.
Obov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales misses the body punch
and Obov counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzales.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obov.
Obov misses with a kick to the body.
Obov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzales.#TD#
Obov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonzales napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lartem Obov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Obov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Obov is just out of range.
It appears Obov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gonzales jabs at Obov's body.
Gonzales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obov scores with a jab. Gonzales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Obov is just out of range.
Gonzales just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromObov.
Gonzales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obov's hands.
Obov cracks Gonzales with an open hand slap.
Obov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Obov sprawls well.
Obov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obov.
A nice side step and Gonzales releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzales looks to land a combination but Obov avoids it well.
Gonzales takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Obov jabs at Gonzales's body.
Obov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzales throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
A big right from Gonzales misses.
Obov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Obov.
Gonzales misses with a double jab
and Obov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lartem Obov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Obov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obov doesn't seem bothered though.
Obov throws a head kick but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Obov is just out of range.
Gonzales blocks a head kick by Obov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obov. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Obov throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzales raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Obov avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Obov misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Obov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonzales is avoiding damage well.
Gonzales is pushing Obov's head away, looking to escape. Obov manages to hold on to the position though.
Obov tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonzales controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gonzales pushes Obov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Obov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Obov trying to control the position but Gonzales is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obov connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Obov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Obov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzales, who protects the arm well.
Obov scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lartem Obov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obov throws a head kick that Gonzales semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Obov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Lartem Obov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Obov checks it.
Obov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Obov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Obov trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Obov landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Obov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lartem Obov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obov being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Obov is looking to advance position but Gonzales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Obov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzales sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Obov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzales has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Obov is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales throws some wild stikes that Obov manages to avoid easily.
Gonzales content just to control the position here.
Gonzales lands a nice shot to the head.
Obov wants to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?#T4#
Obov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lartem Obov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Obov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonzales.
Gonzales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obov is looking to escape.
Obov 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.
Gonzales lands a couple of good shots and Obov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales controlling from the back.
Javier Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obov 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lartem Obov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzales told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Gonzales pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Leach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leach, into his guard. #REVB#
Leach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzales sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzales won't allow Leach to sweep him here.
Leach trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Leach.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Leach is keeping the position.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leach looking to control.
#T1#
Leach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Leach has wrist control.
Gonzales won't allow Leach to sweep him here.
Gonzales trying to control but Leach is working from the bottom.
Leach is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Gonzales
and Leach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leach moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Leach being controlled for a moment.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Leach is working from the bottom.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzales.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales working away.
Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
Gonzales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leach tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg. #T3#
Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leach regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Gonzales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leach looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gonzales puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Leach dodges it nicely.
Gonzales stalling.
Leach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzales.
Leach tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Gonzales is thwarting Leach's attempts to control the position.
Leach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzales. #T4#
Leach wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Leach is breathing heavily.
Leach is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzales sits in half guard.
Leach gets full guard.
Leach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Leach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leach trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leach is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! Leach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Gonzales darts in and clinches Leach up against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzales jumps into guard, dragging Leach to the mat.
Gonzales is adopting a defensive guard.
Leach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leach would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leach throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leach is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales working over Leach with some ground and pound. Leach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Gonzales trying to control from half guard but Leach is working away.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gonzales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leach wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leach's head.
Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Javier Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Leach is rocked!
Leach trying to hold on to Gonzales's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Oh Leach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales stalling.
Nice strikes from Gonzales there.
Gonzales is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Leach is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gonzales fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Leach from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gonzales! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gonzales!
Javier Gonzales tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Moses looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moses could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moses moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGonzales.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moses throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moses stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzales. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Javier Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Moses avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Gonzales manages to pull guard.
Moses has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses stops Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales looking to control.
Moses postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Moses throws a big elbow that misses.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Gonzales. #T2#
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzales tries to clinch up
enabling Moses to counter with a crisp jab.
Moses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales dives in and grabs Moses's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moses pushes down on Gonzales's head and hops out.
Jewel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moses.
Moses avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Moses fails with the takedown.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moses appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Moses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Moses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzales looks winded!#T4#
Moses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moses avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moses feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Moses throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzales was covering up waiting for the punch and Moses finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Gonzales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Moses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales throws a leg kick
and Gonzales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Moses shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales won't allow Moses to get back to his feet.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Moses blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Gonzales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzales trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moses working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses looking to control but Gonzales passes into half guard.
Moses makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moses.
Gonzales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzales stops Moses from standing up.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moses shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moses, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Gonzales.
Moses lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Moses is trying to break free.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Moses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gonzales pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gonzales lands a hook that snaps the head of Moses backwards. #TD2#
Gonzales drags the fight down to the ground.
Gonzales has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moses throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales has control of Moses's left arm, preventing Moses from doing any damage.
Gonzales is looking to sweep but instead, Moses has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Moses tries to sprawl but Gonzales drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Moses kicks off Gonzales and gets to his feet.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales tries to clinch up
and Moses counters with a solid body kick.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
Moses looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Gonzales tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales throws a lazy head kick
and Moses counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Gonzales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Moses.#T2#
Moses tries a body shot but Gonzales blocks it.
Moses is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling him.
Moses has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Moses escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales throws a head kick but Moses moves out of range.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL2#
Gonzales rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moses is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Moses looking to score a takedown here. Gonzales is defending well but Moses drives through and ends up in Gonzales's guard.#ES2#
Gonzales has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moses is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Moses forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jewel Moses has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzales.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
#TD2#
Gonzales pulls Moses into guard.
#T4#
Moses in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Gonzales wants to stand but Moses is controlling the position.
Gonzales controlling Moses's posture.
Moses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzales 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Gonzales!
A less than humble Javier Gonzales misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Depp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Gonzales has his feet on Depp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Depp moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Depp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Depp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Depp has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Depp is trying to force a seperation but Gonzales has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Gonzales's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Gonzales wants the takedown. Depp is fighting it off but Gonzales persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Depp's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Depp manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Depp avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Depp as he avoids it easily.
Depp throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gonzales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Depp clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Depp manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Depp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Depp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Depp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Depp looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Depp wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. #SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Depp pushes his legs off easily.
Depp 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. #T3##SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Depp pushes his legs off easily.
Depp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Depp is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Depp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzales tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Depp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Depp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gonzales leaves Depp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Depp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Depp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Depp lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Depp from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Depp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Depp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gonzales defends it well.
Depp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Depp persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Depp.#CL#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Depp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzales prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Depp won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Gonzales decides to pull guard.
Depp content to stall in guard here.
Depp wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gonzales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Depp has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Depp tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gonzales controls his leg.
Gonzales is not content to let Depp control the position.
Depp works his way into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Depp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Depp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Depp decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Depp.
Gonzales lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Javier Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Depp.
Depp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Depp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Depp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Depp thinks about the counter body kick.
Depp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzales's waist but Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Depp off to one side.
Depp shoots in but Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhonny Depp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Depp dives in and grabs Gonzales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes down on Depp's head and hops out.
Depp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Depp counters with a straight right hand.
Depp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Depp wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Depp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Depp looking to stall.
#BC#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Depp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Depp.
Depp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Depp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Depp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzales is pushing down on Depp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Depp is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzales has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gonzales is looking to advance position but Depp won't allow it.
Gonzales works his way into side control.
Gonzales lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Gonzales staying calm.
Depp is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzales advances to mount.
Gonzales controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Gonzales can't control as he wanted to and Depp manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Depp is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Depp looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gonzales pushes past his half guard into mount!
Depp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura but Depp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzales to get the leverage.
Gonzales controlling the pace. #T4#
Gonzales has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzales in particular looking to stall.
Depp wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Javier Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhonny Depp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Depp 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Depp!
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Event:
NJMMA #6: MacGowan v Roddick
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gavira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gavira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gavira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gavira'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavira is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gavira 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.
Gavira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavira content to stall in guard here.
Gavira cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.#T1#
Gavira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gavira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales looks winded!
Gonzales being controlled here, momentarily.
Gavira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gavira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gavira chips away with some ground and pound.
Gavira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gavira is working Gonzales over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gavira landing with the ground and pound.
Gavira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gavira postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow.
Gavira content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Gavira.#T3#
Gavira chips away with some ground and pound.
Gavira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gavira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gavira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gavira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gavira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gavira chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Gavira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gavira controls the pace.
Gavira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavira stays in close to Gonzales's body and controls the position.
Gavira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gavira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavira landing some decent shots from guard.
Gavira stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegar Gavira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gavira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzales's half guard.
Gavira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gavira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gavira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Gavira seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gavira working Gonzales over with strikes.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gavira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gonzales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales trying to control but Gavira postures up.
Gavira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
Gavira controlling the action here.
Gavira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzales is still in real trouble! Can Gavira finish him?#T2#
Gavira lands a big elbow - Gonzales is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gavira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olegar Gavira!
After winning the bout, Olegar Gavira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Gonzales wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
Simpson pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
#T2#
Gonzales is working for takedown but Simpson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Gonzales looks winded!
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Simpson avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A short right from Simpson.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson is working Gonzales over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Gonzales jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Gonzales around his waist. Gonzales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Simpson has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Ricky Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Simpson.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Simpson.
#T2#
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Simpson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Simpson has one foot on Gonzales's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gonzales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES2#
Gonzales is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Simpson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
A short left from Simpson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson lands a right hand. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzales up against the cage.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Ricky Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Simpson!
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