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Event:
TBD#20 BULVER vs. AMANA
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Marchand swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Despite the aggression on Marchand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marchand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Marchand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Marchand stands up and waves to Gavin to follow him.
Marchand blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Marchand avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Marchand to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchand tries to free his leg and advance position but Gavin is retaining full guard.
Marchand slips nicely into half guard.
Marchand with the ground and pound but Gavin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marchand throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely.
Gavin trying to control the position.
Gavin can't keep his opponent in guard - Marchand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Marchand.
Gavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Marchand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for submissions but instead, Gavin has regained full guard.
#T3#
Marchand postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Marchand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marchand advances to half guard.
Marchand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marchand missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Marchand frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marchand lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gavin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gavin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marchand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gavin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marchand.
Marchand raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Marchand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marchand drops an elbow to the side of Gavin's head. #SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gavin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Marchand seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gavin has recovered full guard.
Marchand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marchand throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Marchand from controlling successfully.
Marchand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchand on the ground.
Marchand looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marchand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gavin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gavin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gavin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Marchand pulls Gavin in to control the position.
Marchand looking to control.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gavin is posturing up here but Marchand has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gavin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gavin has to tap! Slick submission there by Marchand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged Marchand in a clinch.
Marchand is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Marchand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Marchand has hold of one of Gavin's legs. Gavin is fighting the takedown attempt but Marchand gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gavin pulls Marchand in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin keeping full guard, as Marchand tries to pass.
Marchand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gavin 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.
Gavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marchand.
Marchand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin controls Marchand momentarily but Marchand frees himself.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marchand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marchand pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchand 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.
It looks like Marchand is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Marchand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Marchand seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Marchand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gavin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchand.
Marchand throwing shots but Gavin is blocking nicely.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Marchand is controlling well.
Marchand is pressing down on Gavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gavin is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Marchand is looking for a kimura here.
Marchand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Marchand wants to work for an arm triangle but Gavin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marchand is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gavin reverses the position - he's now on top in Marchand's guard.
Marchand trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Marchand is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gavin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marchand's body to avoid the submission. Marchand has instead reached around Gavin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marchand arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rod Marchand!
After the fight, Rod Marchand 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Oogway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oogway throws a sloppy head kick
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Oogway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oogway circles away.
Oogway changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oogway slips a jab and a cross from Gavin.
Gavin throws a nice head kick!
Oogway stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oogway has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Oogway wants a takedown.
Oogway wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oogway circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoph Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Oogway shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oogway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but Oogway shows good takedown defense.
Oogway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Gavin with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Oogway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Oogway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Oogway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin lands a nice knee to the body.
Gavin jumps guard but Oogway stands there with Gavin around his waist. Gavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oogway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oogway is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gavin tries to pull guard but Oogway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oogway wants to break free but Gavin has control.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Oogway is pushing Gavin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oogway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##TD2#
Oogway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oogway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin is looking to stand up but Oogway won't let him.
Gavin postures up.
Gavin won't allow Oogway to sweep him here.
Oogway working a defensive guard but Gavin passes into half guard.
Gavin is thwarting Oogway's attempts to control the position.
Oogway is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gavin is staying active.
Oogway moves into full guard.
Oogway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gavin is controlling him. #T4#
Oogway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oogway keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oogway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oogway shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kristoph Gavin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oogway throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oogway tries to clinch but Gavin moves away
and Gavin counters with a left and a right that stings Oogway.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oogway circles away.
Oogway has his takedown stuffed
and Gavin counters with a big head kick but Oogway shrugs it off.
Oogway shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Oogway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oogway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gavin's waist but Gavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oogway off to one side.
Kristoph Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Oogway.
Gavin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oogway tries to clinch up.
Gavin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oogway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oogway avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Oogway doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Oogway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oogway!
Oogway fails to land the takedown.
Gavin shoots in but no luck this time.
Oogway fails with the takedown.
Oogway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin throws a quick counter head kick but Oogway was just out of range.#CL#
Gavin rushes Oogway and presses him up against the cage.
Oogway prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Gavin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oogway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oogway misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oogway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gavin tries to avoid it but Oogway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gavin to the ground. Gavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin feinted with a counter takedown.
Oogway dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oogway can do to turn this around?
Gavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Oogway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gavin defends it well.#CL2#
Oogway moves into range and clinches up with Gavin.#T3##TD2#
Oogway pulls guard successfully.
Oogway is trying to keep Gavin in close.
Oogway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oogway is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oogway 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.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Oogway slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gavin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Oogway are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU2#
Oogway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Oogway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oogway gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Kristoph Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gavin keeps control of Oogway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oogway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gavin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oogway can't break the clinch.
Gavin avoiding damage as Oogway throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin gets underhooks to prevent Oogway's takedown attempt.
Gavin has Oogway pushed against the cage.
Gavin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Oogway is looking for a takedown.
Kristoph Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Oogway.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oogway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gavin tries to work over Oogway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Gavin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oogway looking to stall.
Oogway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oogway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gavin tries a body shot but Oogway blocks it.
Master Oogway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oogway avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oogway.
Gavin throws a series of punches but Oogway moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Oogway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oogway throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3##CL2#
Oogway takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavin looking to throw knees to the head but Oogway is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Oogway closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Oogway jumps guard.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oogway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oogway wants to sweep here but Gavin controlling him for the moment.
Oogway controls Gavin momentarily but Gavin frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Oogway has his foot on Gavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gavin works his way back into a safe position though.
Oogway wants to stand up but Gavin is controlling him. #SUB2#
Gavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oogway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavin has managed to get both his arms back between Oogway's legs - danger averted.
Oogway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavin dives in and grabs Oogway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oogway pushes down on Gavin's head and hops out.
Kristoph Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Oogway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gavin but Gavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kristoph Gavin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gavin, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kristoph Gavin!
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