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Event:
AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Gurd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gurd wants to counter with a clinch but Turturro pushes him away.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gurd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gurd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gurd connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Gurd tries to clinch up.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up with Gurd, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes Gurd against the cage but Gurd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurd tries to clinch there but Turturro circles away.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gurd is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Gurd circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gurd darts in and clinches Turturro up against the cage.
Turturro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gurd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gurd connects with a body shot.
Gurd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Turturro tries to keep at a distance but Gurd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turturro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gurd is defending well.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Gurd has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Gurd tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurd.
Gurd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gurd digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Turturro drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turturro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gurd rolls with it to try and escape but Turturro cranks on the arm and Gurd is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carmine Turturro!
After the fight, Carmine Turturro 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:
AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gurd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Gurd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Gurd pushes Tolevski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolevski's elbow.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Tolevski breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Tolevski shoots in and gets a takedown into Gurd's guard.
Gurd being controlled here, momentarily.
Gurd 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.
Gurd can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolevski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Tolevski seems to be working for a kimura but Gurd defends the submission attempt.
Tolevski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski is looking to take a break and control but Gurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Gurd controlling the position well.
Tolevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gurd throws a combination. Tolevski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Gurd gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd is working Tolevski over against the cage.
Gurd pushes Tolevski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tolevski is trying to drag Gurd to the mat but Gurd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Tolevski's head.
Tolevski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Tolevski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Gurd.
Tolevski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gurd lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Tolevski is rocked!
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!
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Oh Tolevski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tolevski is breathing heavily.
Gurd gets through Tolevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurd digs a right hand into Tolevski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolevski's gas tank.
Gurd pushes Tolevski against the cage. Gurd is working some dirty boxing. Gurd pushes off with a quick right hook! Tolevski goes down! Tolevski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gurd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Gurd!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gurd forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurd.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Simmons gets control of Gurd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simmons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gurd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurd has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Gurd controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gurd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gurd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gurd stops Simmons from standing up.
Gurd trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gurd is fighting to break Simmons's control of his arms but Simmons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gurd tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gurd.#CL#
Gurd has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Gurd.
A short uppercut from Gurd. #TD2#
Simmons decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Simmons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gurd is defending well. Simmons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gurd has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Simmons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gurd throws a right hand that Ruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruger also avoids with ease.
Gurd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Gurd sprawls well.
Gurd just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruger missing with a left hand there. Gurd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Gurd sprawls well.
Ruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruger walks into a jab.
Gurd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Gurd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurd lands with a good body shot.
Gurd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurd checks a leg kick.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger is working Gurd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gurd is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Gurd blocks nicely.
Ruger forces his way into half guard.
Ruger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gurd tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ruger manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Gurd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger punching from mount but Gurd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurd tries to lock up and control but Ruger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gurd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger controlling his opponent.
Ruger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gurd?
#T3#
Ruger is landing with some decent strikes but Gurd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Gurd is rocked!
Ruger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gurd?
Gurd is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Gurd tries to hold on but Ruger pushes him away.
Ruger unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gurd wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ruger celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gurd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Caesar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gurd is trying to defend but Caesar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caesar trying to control the action but Gurd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caesar is looking for a kimura but Gurd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caesar to get the leverage.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Gurd is defending well.
Caesar passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caesar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gurd is defending well.
Gurd is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Caesar wants to control but Gurd is keeping him busy.
Gurd tries to improve position but can't.
Caesar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Caesar is looking to take a break and control but Gurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gurd can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar wants to control but Gurd is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Caesar has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gurd is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caesar yanks on the arm and Gurd is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Caesar!
Danny Caesar 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:
COLISEU 7.02
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurd. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Richard Gurd has been cut.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Gurd misses the target.
Gurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Gurd is rocked!
Hardy staying out of range there.
Gurd is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gurd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurd seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Gurd pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gurd 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.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head.
Gurd takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Gurd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hardy.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Gurd blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Gurd blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Hardy.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Gurd.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gurd or not.
Gurd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Gurd looks winded!
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy gets through Gurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy working Gurd over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gurd won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gurd to his knees! Hardy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jacob Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 798 Round 4
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Fella misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Gurd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gurd blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Fella tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Fella.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fella blocks an uppercut.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Fella's head.
Fella misses with the head strike.
Fella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fella.
Fella lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Gurd.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Fella avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Fella pushes Gurd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Fella avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fella tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Gurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fella lands a hook that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd has a couple of punches blocked by Fella.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fella controls his hands.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fella controls his hands.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fella or not.
Fella gets through Gurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fella.
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd lands with a left to the head.
Fella lands an uppercut.
Fella scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fella tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fella fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurd.
A body shot lands from Gurd.
Fella misses with the head strike.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fella blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella blocks a body shot from Gurd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fella.
Gurd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Fella controls the action.
Fella lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fella controls his hands.
Fella throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurd.
Fella is working Gurd over against the cage.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd cracks Fella with a nice body shot.
Fella struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gurd.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Fella looks winded!
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Fella tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd tries a body shot but Fella blocks it.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fella throws a head punch that misses.
Fella lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Gurd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fella controls his hands.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Fella can't find room to land a body shot as Gurd controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Gurd works on Fella's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Gurd.
Gurd gets through Fella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Fella's head.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Fella misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Fella.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd lands an uppercut.
Fella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Richard Gurd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gurd scores with a jab.
Fella scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gurd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fella. Fella circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Fella moves into range and clinches up with Gurd.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Fella controls the action.
Fella blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Fella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fella lands with a light punch inside.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fella tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Fella takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fella misses with the head strike.
Fella misses with a punch on the inside.
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fella throws a head punch that misses.
Fella prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fella has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fella is breathing heavily.
Gurd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurd lands an uppercut.
Gurd lands with a right to the head.
Gurd lands a nice uppercut.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gurd.
Gurd lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fella controls his hands.
#T2#
Gurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gurd lands a shoulder strike.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd lands with a short shot to the head.
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gurd cracks Fella with a nice body shot.
Gurd gets through Fella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fella.
Gurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards. #ROC#
Fella is rocked!
Gurd tries a body shot but Fella blocks it.
Gurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow. #T3#
Gurd tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fella prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fella can do to turn this around?
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Gurd presses Fella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Fella blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fella.
Gurd lands a body shot.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Gurd pushes Fella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Fella avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd digs a right hand into Fella's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fella's gas tank.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurd tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Gurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gurd is working Fella over against the cage.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Fella controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Gurd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gurd tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Gurd tries to close the distance and clinch but Fella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gurd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fella.
Gurd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gurd slips a jab from Fella.#CL#
Gurd moves into the clinch.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fella prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fella working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Fella's head.
Fella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fella working aggressively here.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fella scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurd lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Gurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fella swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gurd digs a right hand underneath Fella's ribcage. Fella let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fella misses with a body punch.
Fella prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd lands with a right to the head.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd presses Fella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Gurd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gurd tries a body shot but Fella blocks it.
Gurd cracks Fella with a nice body shot.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fella or not.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Fella avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gurd lands a body punch.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gurd cracks Fella with a nice body shot.
Gurd tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fella or not.
Gurd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gurd tries to work over Fella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd is working Fella over against the cage.#T3#
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Gurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fella's elbow.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Fella avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gurd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard Gurd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gurd gets through Fella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fella is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurd finish him?
Gurd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fellas head.
Gurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Fella prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Fella seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gurd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurd lands a left hand.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fella fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Fella misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fella goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney Fella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gurd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Gurd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gurd 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Richard Gurd wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 798 Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gurd rushes Postans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gurd tries a body shot but Postans blocks it.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gurd as Postans tries to tie him up.
Gurd tries to work over Postans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Postans is pushing Gurd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gurd tries a body shot but Postans blocks it.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Postans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd lands a left hand.
Postans takes a shot to the head.
Gurd tries to work over Postans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Postans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gurd lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Postans is trying to stall.
Gurd lands a body shot.
Postans is trying to maintain a safe position but Gurd gets an underhook and turns Postans into the cage.
Gurd tries a body shot but Postans blocks it.
Gurd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Postans blocks a body shot from Gurd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Postans has Gurd pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Gurd looks to score with a jab to the body but Postans is just out of range.
Gurd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Postans rushes Gurd and presses him up against the cage.
Postans tries to stall but Gurd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Postans to work.
#T2#
Postans controlling the action here for a moment.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd tries a body shot but Postans blocks it.
Postans trying to stall but Gurd improves his position.
Nice body punch from Gurd.
Gurd tries to work over Postans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Postans wants to stall.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd is working Postans over against the cage.
Postans slowing the pace effectively.
Postans stalling in the clinch but Gurd improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.#CL#
Postans tries to keep at a distance but Gurd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Postans is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gurd has denied him.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Postans controls the action.
Gurd lands with a right to the head.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Postans looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurd.
Gurd tries to work over Postans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Postans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gurd tries a body shot but Postans blocks it.
Postans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gurd is keeping busy.
Gurd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Postans.
Good body shot from Gurd.
Postans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Gurd is working Postans over against the cage.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
Gurd gets through Postans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gurd.
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!
Postans tries to stall but Gurd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Gurd is working Postans over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Gurd cracks Postans with a nice body shot.
Gurd presses Postans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd works on Postans's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurd lands with a left to the head.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Postans controls his hands.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Gurd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Postans is looking to clinch.
Gurd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Postans is looking to clinch.
Gurd works Postans's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Gurd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Postans backwards.
Postans wants to stall.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Postans's elbow.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Postans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Postans trying to control the position but instead, Gurd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Postans into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Gurd.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Postans or not.
Postans is breathing heavily.
Gurd works on Postans's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A short right from Gurd.
Postans wants to stall.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Postans controls the action.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd presses Postans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Postans.
Gurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Postans backwards.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd works on Postans's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Postans takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
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!
Gurd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Postans is rocked!
Gurd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Postanss head.
Postans is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurd finish him?
Gurd cracks Postans with a nice body shot.
Gurd pushes Postans against the cage. Gurd is working some dirty boxing. Gurd pushes off with a quick right hook! Postans goes down! Postans tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gurd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Gurd!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 798 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Chandler avoids the body shot from Gurd.
Gurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gurd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurd is just out of range.
Gurd throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gurd moves out of range of the strikes.
As Chandler tries to get set, Gurd tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Derek Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurd lands a jab.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurd.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
#T1#
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Gurd tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Gurd gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler works on Gurd's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with some punches.
Gurd digs a right hand into Chandler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chandler's gas tank.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Chandler is working Gurd over against the cage.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurd lands a right hand.
Gurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Gurd misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gurd.
Gurd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gurd.
Gurd lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler. #T4#
Gurd lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Gurd's ribcage. Gurd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Gurd blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurd.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
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 Richard Gurd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chandler darts in and clinches Gurd up against the cage.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Gurd's ribcage. Gurd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Chandler.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurd.
Chandler tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow. #T1#
Gurd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Gurd lands a shoulder strike.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
Gurd tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurd finish him?
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chandler presses Gurd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Chandler lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gurd digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gurd lands an uppercut.
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chandler to his knees! Gurd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Gurd!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 798 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maki scores with a shot to the body.
Maki punishes Gurd's body with a nice straight punch.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurd tries to counter by clinching up but Maki breaks away and moves out of range.
Gurd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gurd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gurd.
Maki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gurd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Gurd closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Maki cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurd.#BC2#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Gurd takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Gurd.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Gurd controls the action.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Gurd connects with a body shot that sends Maki's belly button to the back.
Gurd throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Gurd drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gurd.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Gurd presses Maki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd lands a right hand.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gurd tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maki or not.
Gurd gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gurd.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd working aggressively here.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage. #T4#
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gurd.
A short right from Maki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki gets through Gurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki is trying to break the clinch but Gurd has him pressed against the cage.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Gurd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gurd is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gurd moves into the clinch.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Maki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd keeps control of Maki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Maki's head.
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
#T1#
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Gurd works on Maki's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki. #BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurd misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Gurd tries to keep at a distance but Maki has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gurd fails to land.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gurd blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
A hook to the body from Maki.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gurd.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurd moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Maki cracks Gurd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maki misses with a body shot.
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 Richard Gurd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gurd tries to clinch up.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurd manages to avoid it.
Maki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gurd avoids the body shot from Maki.
Gurd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilbur Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gurd slips under a jab from Maki.
Gurd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maki misses the jab.
Gurd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maki swings for the body but Gurd moves out of range.
Gurd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Gurd's head but Gurd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurd manages to avoid it.
Gurd looks to clinch
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Gurd drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maki prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd presses Maki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Gurd digs a right hand into Maki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maki's gas tank.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
#T2#
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head. #BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Gurd moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Maki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurd moves away.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Gurd takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Gurd controls the action.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gurd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Gurd's head.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gurd.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki misses with some punches.
#T4#
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Maki working aggressively here.
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Maki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Wilbur Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilbur Maki.
I think Gurd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Richard Gurd wins by unanimous decision!
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