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Event:
C94: Karelin vs. Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# Kitjakarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitjakarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Gusmao. A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Kitjakarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kitjakarn. That did some damage! Gusmao is looking to clinch but Kitjakarn is avoiding it.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. Kitjakarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. Gusmao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gusmao connects with a single shot there. Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kitjakarn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kitjakarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusmao. Gusmao obviously looking to wear him down.
Gusmao tries to clinch there but Kitjakarn circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kitjakarn. Beautiful body shot. A left and a right from Kitjakarn both land. Nice combination. Gusmao thows a leg kick but Kitjakarn checks it and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body shot. Kitjakarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Gusmao lands with an overhand left. Kitjakarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gusmaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kitjakarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Kitjakarn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gusmao lands with a hook. Kitjakarn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kitjakarn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Kitjakarn throws a push kick but Gusmao slaps the foot to one side. Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao is looking to chop away at Kitjakarn's legs. Gusmao thuds his shin into the meat of Kitjakarn's side. Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Gusmao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gusmao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitjakarn can pounce on him.
Gusmao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitjakarn circles away.
Gusmao fakes the leg kick and cracks Kitjakarn in the body. Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kitjakarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gusmao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kitjakarn moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gusmao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.#T2# Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitjakarn throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gusmao throws a low kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range easily. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kitjakarn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kitjakarn - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Kitjakarn. Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Good exchange - Kitjakarn coming out on top. Kitjakarn throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kitjakarn's head backwards.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and clinches. #T3# Kitjakarn tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Kitjakarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kitjakarn is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks. Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kitjakarn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Kitjakarn cracks Gusmao with a good jab. Kitjakarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Kitjakarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. Kitjakarn dips to his left and cracks Gusmao with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao moves forwards but Kitjakarn connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a nice jab. An inside leg kick from Gusmao misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. Kitjakarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the head.
Gusmao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kitjakarn to score with a decent uppercut. Gusmao swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gusmao throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range. Gusmao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gusmao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Gusmao is rocked! Kitjakarn fakes the body blow, causing Gusmao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gusmao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn! An out of breath Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1# Maul throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Maul checks a leg kick nicely. Maul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gusmao checks it well. Gusmao checks a leg kick. Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. A left lands for Maul. Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao. Jab by Gusmao. The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Maul lands the left hand.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Maul presses Gusmao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Tang Maul has been cut. Gusmao cracks Maul with a nice body shot. Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul scores with a knee to the head.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Maul shrugs off. Maul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maul's defenses. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Gusmao is leaning against Maul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a right hand. Maul working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Maul is trying to stall.
Gusmao avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul. Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gusmao digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank. #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! A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Gusmao blocks with his arms.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusmao avoids the damage to the body. Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Maul looks winded! Gusmao lands an elbow just above Maul 's eye. Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maul prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards. A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Maul. Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3# Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Gusmao lands an uppercut. Maul lands a nice uppercut. Maul pushes off an throws an elbow but Gusmao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusmao avoids the damage to the body. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gusmao. Maul lands a nice uppercut. Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# Maul blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
Maul cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot. Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao takes an elbow to the temple. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gusmao lands a body punch. Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Gusmao. Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maul misses with an elbow over the top. Nice elbow from Maul. Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Maul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tang Maul's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maul throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Maul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target. Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL# Gusmao rushes Maul and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Gusmao lands a body shot. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around? Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao works on Maul's body with a couple of short punches. Maul takes an elbow to the temple. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maul takes an elbow to the temple. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maul tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Maul back against the ropes. A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T1# Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Nice elbow from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao lands a body shot. Maul is breathing heavily. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. Gusmao avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the ropes.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Maul is rocked! Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Maul prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao avoiding damage as Maul throws knees to the body.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T2# Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gusmao cracks Maul with a nice body shot. Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. Maul working aggressively here.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms. Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Gusmao digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank. A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards. Gusmao cracks Maul with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Maul drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Maul isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Gusmao struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Gusmao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Henrique Gusmao! After the fight, Henrique Gusmao 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:
Proud FC 3- Dynasty
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gusmao scores with the left hand. Wysocki knows he should have avoided that one. Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao. Wysocki delivers a nice body kick. Gusmao misses with a hook. A little jabbing left from Wysocki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Good leg kick by Wysocki. Wysocki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao moves out of range as Wysocki strikes. Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Wysocki's front leg but catches the back leg as Wysocki tries to avoid it. Wysocki misses with a looping left. Wysocki moves out of range of the strikes. Wysocki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice cross by Gusmao. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wysocki scores with a shot to the body.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Wysocki moves out of range easily. Gusmao throws a leg kick and Wysocki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Gusmao misses with a left hand and Wysocki counters with a stiff right hand. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Wysocki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wysocki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Wysocki misses with a straight right. Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Wysocki defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Wysocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Wysocki off the ropes and back into range. Gusmao throws a leg kick and Wysocki counters with an inside leg kick. Wysocki throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Wysocki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jab by Wysocki. Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wysocki is out of range. Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wysocki scores with a kick to the midsection. Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and Wysocki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gusmao really felt that one! A slapping leg kick lands for Wysocki.
#T2# Wysocki throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao avoids the body shot from Wysocki.
Wysocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wysocki ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. A solid leg kick lands there for Wysocki.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Wysocki closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wysocki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gusmao connects with a leg kick. A big right from Gusmao misses. Wysocki moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Wysocki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like Wysocki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Wysocki misses. Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Wysocki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wysocki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# Wysocki scores with a jab to the head.
Wysocki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Wysocki's front leg but catches the back leg as Wysocki tries to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gusmao motions for Wysocki to come forward. Gusmao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wysocki moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wysocki! But no joy. Gusmao throws a leg kick that is checked and Wysocki counters with a nice uppercut. Wysocki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wysocki at a distance.
#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and pushes Wysocki back into the ropes. Gusmao throws an elbow that misses.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Wysocki avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. Wysocki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Wysocki in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jason Wysocki has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wysocki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Gusmao tries a body shot but Wysocki blocks it.
#T4# Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wysocki's elbow. Wysocki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wysocki is looking to break free of the clinch but Gusmao has double underhooks. Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Wysocki crunches a lovely knee into Gusmao's ribcage. Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters up against the ropes, Wysocki throws an elbow but misses. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wysocki's elbow. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wysocki backwards. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wysocki's brow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wysocki lands an elbow inside. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wysocki's elbow. Gusmao lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Wysocki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Gusmao blocks a head kick by Wysocki.
A little feinted left hand from Gusmao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gusmao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wysocki misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Gusmao does it's job there. An inside leg kick from Gusmao misses. Gusmao cracks Wysocki with a good jab. Wysocki throws a leg kick that misses. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Wysocki's head but Wysocki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao throws out a powerful jab. Gusmao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wysocki is able to avoid easily. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Wysocki moved out of range. Gusmao connects with a leg kick. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Wysocki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wysocki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusmao. Gusmao thumps Wysocki with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wysocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it. Gusmao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# A leg kick checked by Wysocki. Wysocki keeps the fight on the outside. Wysocki tries to counter by closing the distance. Gusmao throws a hook but Wysocki avoids it easily. Jason Wysocki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wysocki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gusmao misses with a hook. Wysocki with a nice calf kick. Wysocki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gusmao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gusmao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gusmao throws a body punch but Wysocki moves out of range. Gusmao throws a low kick but Wysocki moves out of range easily. Wysocki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wysocki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Gusmao instigates a clinch. Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Gusmao. Wysocki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Wysocki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wysocki controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Wysocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Wysocki. Wysocki scores with a shot to the body.
Wysocki moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Wysocki ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. Wysocki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Wysocki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wysocki on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wysocki. Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Wysocki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao. Nice defenses there by Wysocki. Wysocki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wysocki counters with a body kick. Wysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Wysocki checks a leg kick. Wysocki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wysocki blocks a jab. The crowd cheers as Wysocki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusmao doesn't seem phased though. Wysocki ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Some wild striking there from Wysocki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Wysocki does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice leg kick lands there from Wysocki. Gusmao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao misses with a low kick as Wysocki jumps back.#T4# Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wysocki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wysocki lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao misses with a body kick. Wysocki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wysocki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wysocki scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wysocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gusmao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wysocki misses with a straight left. Gusmao tried to counter with a leg kick but Wysocki avoided it. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao tries to clinch there but Wysocki circles away.
Wysocki slips under a jab. Wysocki only half commits to the counter leg kick. Wysocki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gusmao takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Wysocki looks to land a body kick but Gusmao moved away. Gusmao throws a hook but Wysocki blocks it. Wysocki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wysocki lands a jab to the head.
Wysocki misses with a few strikes there.
Wysocki connects with a leg kick. Wysocki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wysocki misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Gusmao throws a poor cross that misses
and Wysocki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Wysocki's knee but Wysocki avoids it well. Wysocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wysocki checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao lands an overhand right. Wysocki misses with a head kick.
Wysocki throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Wysocki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Gusmao moves into range and clinches up with Wysocki.#T1# Gusmao tries to work over Wysocki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wysocki tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Wysocki avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao pushes Wysocki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wysocki's brow. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tries to work over Wysocki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wysocki. Wysocki crunches a lovely knee into Gusmao's ribcage. Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wysocki blocks an elbow strike. Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. Wysocki blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
#T2# Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Wysocki controls the action.
Wysocki avoids the elbow strike from Gusmao, against the ropes.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Wysocki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Wysocki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wysocki trying to land knees to the body.
Gusmao throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wysocki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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! Gusmao gets through Wysocki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wysocki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao tries to work over Wysocki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Wysocki. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Wysocki avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wysocki's brow. Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Wysocki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T3# Wysocki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wysocki misses with an elbow strike.
Wysocki working Gusmao over with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gusmao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wysocki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wysocki lands an elbow inside that Gusmao shrugs off. Wysocki blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Wysocki avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. Wysocki misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wysocki controls his hands.
Wysocki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wysocki avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. Wysocki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms. A short left from Gusmao. #T4# Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Wysocki in his tracks for a moment. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wysocki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gusmao's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Henrique Gusmao has been cut. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wysocki lands an uppercut. Gusmao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gusmao working aggressively here.
Wysocki dodges an elbow strike from Gusmao.
Wysocki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
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 Henrique Gusmao. I think Gusmao 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao! In his post fight interview, Henrique Gusmao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily. Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Gusmao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Morrison throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it. Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusmao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gusmao misses with a body kick. Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gusmao takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses. Gusmao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morrison throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Morrison slips under a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses and Gusmao counters with a body kick that stops Morrison in his tracks momentarily. A swing and a miss from Morrison.#T1# Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gusmao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gusmao throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily. Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw. Morrison misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it. Morrison throws a big shot that misses. Morrison misses with a straight left. Gusmao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight. Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a looping right. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Morrison works over Gusmao's head and body with a nice combination. Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Morrison punishes Gusmao's body with a nice straight punch. Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Gusmao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Morrison slips a jab from Gusmao. Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice defenses there by Morrison. Gusmao misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely. Gusmao with a nice calf kick. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range. Gusmao backing away here, and Morrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react. Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. Gusmao is looking to counter with head kicks. Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. Morrison throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
A leg kick checked by Morrison. Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Gusmao.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Morrison dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick. Gusmao connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off. Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Gusmao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head. Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gusmao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab lands there for Morrison. Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusmao paws at him with a jab and circles away. Morrison looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gusmao tries to clinch up. Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morrison misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusmao. #BC2# Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet. Morrison misses with a straight right. Gusmao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Morrison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Gusmao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head. Morrison scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses the jab. Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison. A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Morrison moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Gusmao throws a leg kick and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot. Gusmao throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.#T2# Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one. Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one. Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gusmao checks a leg kick. Gusmao half committed to a counter leg kick. Morrison keeps the fight on the outside. Gusmao blocks a jab. Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it. Gusmao thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. Morrison lands with a slapping head kick. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Gusmao steps away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Morrison. Nice jab there from Morrison. Gusmao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it. Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Morrison clobbers Gusmao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Gusmao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Morrison avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Morrison misses the jab. Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Morrison works Gusmao's body with a nice hook. Morrison misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morrison catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from Morrison misses. #T1# Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. Morrison throws out a powerful jab. Morrison lands a head kick. Gusmao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range. Morrison connects with the punch. Gusmao misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely. Gusmao moves out of range of the body kick. Gusmao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusmao's head. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss. Morrison lands a lovely overhand right. Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gusmao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well. Morrison throws a big counter head kick but Gusmao avoids it with no problem. Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A big left from Gusmao misses. 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! Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Morrison lands with a cross. Morrison lands a jab to Gusmao's midsection. Morrison throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Good shot there by Gusmao. Gusmao staying out of range there. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Gusmao lands with a right hand. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range. Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison. Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Morrison misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusmao misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back. Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gusmao lands with an overhand left. A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Morrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison! After winning the bout, Ray Morrison 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:
8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range. A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target. The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human. We've been informed that Gusmao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Gusmao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses. The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Human paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Human checks a leg kick. The Human misses with a straight left. Gusmao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Gusmao moves out of range and The Human only half commits. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
The Human tried to counter with a leg kick but Gusmao avoided it. Nice shot lands for The Human. The Human misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. The Human throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao tries to work over The Human's front leg with a kick but The Human checks it. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.#T1# Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. Good shot there by The Human. The Human is looking to wear down Gusmao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The Human definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The Human thumps Gusmao with a low kick. The Human throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Human walks into a jab. Gusmao tries to move into range but The Human moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gusmao slips under a jab from The Human. Gusmao jabs The Human to the body, keeping him at a distance. The Human walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gusmao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The Human tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it. Gusmao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab. 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! Gusmao stuns The Human with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The Human scores with a leg kick.
The Human really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice defenses there by The Human. A little feinted left hand from The Human on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The Human throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it. Gusmao thumps The Human with a low kick. Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gusmao. The Human shrugs it off though. The Human swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
#T2# The Human fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Human swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gusmao lands with a hook. The Human tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gusmao throws a leg kick but The Human moved away. Gusmao walks into a straight right hand from The Human. The Human connects with an inside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for The Human. The Human looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gusmao misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The Human throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Human checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The Human defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. The Human moves into range and connects with a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A chopping leg kick lands by The Human. The Human is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gusmao throws a leg kick but The Human sees it coming and moves out of range. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human. Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
The Human lands an overhand right. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finn The Human will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human. The Human misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human. The Human avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The Human scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. The Human scores with a punch to the head. Gusmao lands an overhand right. The Human throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. The Human misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. The Human swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. The Human tries to land a front kick but Gusmao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Human's head backwards. Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at The Human's knee but The Human avoids it well. The Human is looking to counter punch. The Human slips under a jab. 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! Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human. Gusmao misses with a body kick. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely. Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Human.#T1# The Human looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The Human loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. The Human's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Human scrambles back to his feet. The Human dips to his left and cracks Gusmao with an uppercut! The Human throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily. The Human connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusmao momentarily.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but Gusmao moves his leg out of the way. Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao. A leg kick checked by The Human. The Human throwing a counter right hand but Gusmao manages to avoid it. Gusmao throws a leg kick but The Human sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gusmao slips a jab from The Human. The Human cracks Gusmao with a right hand to the side of the head. The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. 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! Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. The Human takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Gusmao clinches. Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# Nice body punch from The Human. The Human misses with a hook from the clinch. The Human is looking to break free of the clinch but Gusmao has double underhooks. Gusmao tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
The Human scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Gusmao rushes The Human and presses him up against the ropes. The Human blocks an uppercut.
A short right from The Human. The Human prevents a body shot from Gusmao. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes. The Human gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Human's defenses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Gusmao misses with a low kick.
The Human fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it. Gusmao slips under a jab. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Gusmao wants to clinch. Gusmao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily. The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A punch lands to the side of The Human 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human. The Human lands a jab to the head.
The Human throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Human misses the jab. The Human smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao is looking to chop away at The Human's legs. Gusmao moves out of range as The Human strikes. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range. The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Human tries a low kick but Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao flicks out a counter leg kick but The Human steps away.#T1# Gusmao throws a leg kick but The Human sees it coming and moves out of range. A leg kick checked by The Human. Gusmao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab. The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao tries a quick counter leg kick but The Human is wise to it. Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far. A chopping leg kick lands by The Human. Gusmao tries to clinch but The Human is having none of it. Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao clobbers The Human with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice uppercut lands for Gusmao. That snapped The Human's head back.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human. Nice defenses there by The Human. The Human throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Gusmao tries a quick counter leg kick but The Human is wise to it. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Gusmao misses. The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusmao lands with a right hand. The Human with a nice calf kick.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
The Human fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusmao on the side of the head. Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Human under the eye. Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao slips under a jab from The Human. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. The Human misses with a hook. Gusmao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range. The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human. Gusmao wants to counter the offense by The Human and move into the clinch position. The Human tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Gusmao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
The Human avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
The Human scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice cross by The Human.
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 Finn The Human. I think The Human 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 Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Finn The Human! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
8L 82 - Undercut Gems
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1# Grossman looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Grossman moves out of range of the strikes. Grossman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gusmao with a body shot. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gusmao lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand. Gusmao throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Grossman counters with a straight right hand. Gusmao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. Grossman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grossman missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grossman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gusmao 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. Grossman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a leg kick and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. #T1# Gusmao thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman. Grossman tries to move into range but Gusmao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Grossman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Good work by Grossman as he checks the leg kick. Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. No joy there for Grossman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao lands a head shot.#T2# Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grossman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. Gusmao lands with an overhand left. Gusmao slips a jab from Grossman. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossman keeps the fight on the outside. Gusmao tries to land a front kick but Grossman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook. Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Grossman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gusmao sizes up Grossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gusmao looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a low kick but Grossman moves out of range easily. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao wants to slow Grossman down by chopping away at his legs. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Grossman. Gusmao throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossman can do to turn this around? Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Grossman misses with a looping left. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Grossman saw it coming and moves away.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away. Grossman unleashes a big counter combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gusmao misses with a hook to the body
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman. Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside. Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Grossman misses with some punches.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
#T2# Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Gusmao cracks Grossman with a nice body shot. Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Grossman lands with a left to the head. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Grossman. Gusmao tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman. Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Gusmao, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A jab lands there for Gusmao. Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Grossman cracks Gusmao with a good jab. Gusmao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossman throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grossman checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Gusmao rushes Grossman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Grossman throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman. #T1# Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Grossman. Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. A shot in the inside from Grossman. Grossman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Grossman working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gusmao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a shot to the body.#T2# Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Grossman throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch. Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Vasily Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gusmao 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao wins by unanimous decision! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gusmao lands the left hand. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Beliy shapes to counter with a head kick. Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beliy manages to avoid it. A low kick from Gusmao misses #KD2# and Beliy counters with a crisp one two that drops Gusmao! Beliy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gusmao to his feet! Gusmao is in big trouble! Beliy blocks a leg kick. Beliy looks like he wants to counter punch here. A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Beliy's shoulder, as Beliy tries to avoid the shot. Beliy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Beliy blocks a leg kick. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao throws a hook but Beliy avoids it easily.#CL# Gusmao pushes Beliy up against the cage in a clinch. Beliy is trying to break free. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Gusmao cracks Beliy with a good jab. A big right from Gusmao misses. A little jabbing left from Beliy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gusmao lands with an overhand left. Gusmao misses with a leg kick and Beliy counters with a left and a right... And another left! Gusmao is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Beliy! Sasha Beliy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sorry Alex......'. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Neckbreaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Neckbreaker tries to avoid it. Neckbreaker scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Neckbreaker lands with a right hand. Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gusmao sprawls and moves away. Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Neckbreaker blocks the leg kick.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gusmao slips under a jab. Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Neckbreaker scores with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao throws a low kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range easily. Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Gusmao is quick to defend against it. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neckbreaker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Neckbreaker with a hook. Neckbreaker tries for a takedown but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body. Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses. Neckbreaker staying out of range there. Neckbreaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusmao on the side of the head. Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance. Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.#T2# Donk. Gusmao catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and clinches up with Gusmao, looking for a takedown. Neckbreaker pushes Gusmao against the cage but Gusmao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Neckbreaker swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Neckbreaker swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
Neckbreaker tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Neckbreaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. Jab by Neckbreaker. A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Neckbreaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Neckbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Good shot there by Neckbreaker. A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Gusmao slips a jab and a cross from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss! Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Neckbreaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gusmao with a nice cross. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick. Neckbreaker misses with a straight right. Neckbreaker blocks the body kick.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Neckbreaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gusmao counter with a right hand. Neckbreaker takes one to the chin there. Gusmao takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses. A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker. Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Neckbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to clinch there but Neckbreaker circles away.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it well and moves away. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao connects with the punch. Nice defenses there by Gusmao.#T4# Gusmao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neckbreaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2# Gusmao instigates a clinch. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Neckbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker lands a body shot. Neckbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Neckbreaker.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrique Gusmao 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# A left lands for Gusmao. Neckbreaker misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target. Gusmao takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses. Gusmao moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That kick from Gusmao tenderised Neckbreaker's leg. Neckbreaker is trying to keep his angry face on. Neckbreaker checks a leg kick. Neckbreaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao. Gusmao connects with the punch. Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target. Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. Neckbreaker throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Gusmao. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neckbreaker thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Gusmao throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range. Gusmao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neckbreaker's sensitive parts. Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1# Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gusmao as he jumps to the side. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker tries to move into range but Gusmao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Neckbreaker misses with a straight left. Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gusmao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it well and moves away. Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao wants to counter the offense by Neckbreaker and move into the clinch position. This has been an exciting period of action! Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.#T2# Gusmao 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. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Neckbreaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neckbreaker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working. #T3# Gusmao taking punishment in the form of punches.
Neckbreaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neckbreaker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gusmao is avoiding damage well.
Gusmao parries the strikes from Neckbreaker easily there. Neckbreaker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gusmao to escape.
Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Gusmao is working from the bottom. Neckbreaker throws a strike aimed at the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao avoids it well. Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Gusmao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gusmao is trying to control Neckbreaker's posture but Neckbreaker avoids it. #SUB# Neckbreaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Gusmao is defending well. #T4# Neckbreaker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working. Gusmao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Neckbreaker off and has taken his back! Gusmao gets his hands free as Neckbreaker looks to control. Gusmao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Neckbreaker trying to control the hands but Gusmao breaks the grip. Gusmao is trying to stick to Neckbreaker's back but Neckbreaker is turning into Gusmao. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gusmao's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Gusmao keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Neckbreaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao feints a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao staying out of range there. Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Gusmao thows a body kick. Neckbreaker tries to catch it but that hurt him. Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Gusmao misses with a body kick. Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neckbreaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao lands with a good body shot. Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao misses the jab. Gusmao tries to work over Neckbreaker's front leg with a kick but Neckbreaker checks it. Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it well and moves away. Neckbreaker goes for a double leg but Gusmao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gusmao continues to drive forward. A short left from Neckbreaker. #T1# Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neckbreaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards. Gusmao prevents Neckbreaker from breaking the clinch. Neckbreaker lands a right hand. Gusmao lands with a right to the head. Neckbreaker can't get the takedown.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gusmao lands an elbow just above Neckbreaker 's eye. Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected. Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Gusmao tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Neckbreaker avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao lands a nice elbow. Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Gusmao lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head. #T3# Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Neckbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Neckbreaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gusmao after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head. Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Neckbreaker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao is looking for a sweep.#T4# Neckbreaker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Neckbreaker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Neckbreaker wants to control but Gusmao is keeping him busy. Gusmao is being controlled here. Neckbreaker lands an elbow. Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Gusmao is working from the bottom. Gusmao dodges the ground and pound from Neckbreaker. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab. It seemed like Gusmao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. A big left from Neckbreaker misses. Neckbreaker scores with a decent looking hook. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neckbreaker's sensitive parts. Gusmao throws a head kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao. Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Neckbreaker down. Neckbreaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride. Neckbreaker tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Neckbreaker shoots in for a double leg but Gusmao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neckbreaker doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker. Gusmao misses with a looping right. Neckbreaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao feints a counter leg kick.#T1# Gusmao is looking to slow Neckbreaker down with leg kicks. A jab from Gusmao does it's job there. Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Neckbreaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Neckbreaker checks a leg kick. Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Neckbreaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gusmao is trying to defend but Neckbreaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gusmao kicks off Neckbreaker and gets to his feet. Neckbreaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusmao. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neckbreaker, pushing him back against the cage. Gusmao lands a body shot. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Neckbreaker's head. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow. Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch. Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Neckbreaker presses Gusmao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside. Neckbreaker takes an elbow to the temple. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow. Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Neckbreaker is leaning against Gusmao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Gusmao lands an elbow inside. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow. Neckbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Neckbreaker is working Gusmao over against the cage. Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T3# Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. Neckbreaker pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
#BC# Neckbreaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gusmao defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Neckbreaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao. Gusmao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker saw it coming and moves away.
Neckbreaker checks a low kick from Gusmao. Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker. Gusmao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. Neckbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neckbreaker. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head. Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside. Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao misses with a leg kick. Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Neckbreaker's knee but Neckbreaker avoids it well. Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker. A leg kick checked by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Neckbreaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it. Neckbreaker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot. Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gusmao but Gusmao pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5# Neckbreaker cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap. Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusmao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Neckbreaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. Neckbreaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Neckbreaker misses with a hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Gusmao.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Neckbreaker.
#BC# Neckbreaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusmao digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs. 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! Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased.
Neckbreaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao. Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet. Neckbreaker fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Neckbreaker checks a leg kick. Neckbreaker 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. Gusmao cracks Neckbreaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Neckbreaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gusmao defends it nicely. Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. A solid body kick from Gusmao. Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range. Neckbreaker misses with a looping left. Gusmao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Neckbreaker takes a step back to recover. Gusmao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses. Neckbreaker takes one on the button. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one. A decent looking cross lands there for Neckbreaker.#ROC#Gusmao is rocked! Neckbreaker drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gusmao right on the button. Gusmao goes down! Neckbreaker follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Neckbreaker gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker! Slammy Neckbreaker retains his lightweight title! Slammy Neckbreaker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye. Gusmao scores with a decent looking hook. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao lands the left hand. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gusmao. Barbosa shrugs it off though. Barbosa avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gusmao 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. Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gusmao checks a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa. Barbosa cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Barbosa throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease. Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks. #T1# Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusmao. Gusmao obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Gusmao tries to clinch up. Barbosa misses with a right hand #CL2# and Gusmao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Barbosa gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbosa's brow. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa 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. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Barbosa prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Barbosa tries to tie him up. Barbosa can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy. Gusmao pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2# Barbosa lands a right hand. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barbosa is trying to break free. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa. Gusmao 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. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. Barbosa misses with some punches.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa. Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a right hand. Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. #BC# Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gusmao swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gusmao tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.#T3# Gusmao with a nice calf kick. Gusmao throws out a powerful jab. Gusmao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. Gusmao blocks a jab. Gusmao throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem. Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gusmao jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well. Gusmao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Barbosa misses the shot to the body. Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. 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! Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gusmao with a nice calf kick.#T4# A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target. Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao misses with a leg kick. Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. Gusmao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some bone on bone action there as Gusmao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barbosa 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. Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing. Barbosa misses the jab. Barbosa digs a good body shot into Gusmao's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barbosa walks into a jab. Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Barbosa tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it. Gusmao throws a head kick that misses. Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick. Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Gusmao. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away. Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely. Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gusmao punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch. Gusmao slips under a jab from Barbosa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Gusmao thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Gusmao's head back.
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! Barbosa throws a body kick that misses and Gusmao counters with a right hand to the body. Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.#T1# That kick from Gusmao tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on. Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing. Barbosa staying out of range there. Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick. Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Gusmao there. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao thumps Barbosa with a low kick. 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! Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gusmao lands a head shot. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range as Barbosa strikes. Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A low kick lands for Gusmao.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao 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. Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head. Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gusmao. Gusmao tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it. Gusmao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Gusmao jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gusmao tries to clinch up. Gusmao tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Barbosa is looking for a counter combo. A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa. Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Barbosa misses. Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards. Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet. Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gusmao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. 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! Barbosa misses with a looping left. Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4# Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming. Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down. Gusmao defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. Nice uppercut there from Gusmao. Gusmao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gusmao counters with a slapping leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Gusmao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao 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. This is the final round!#R3# Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gusmao scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Gusmao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back. A swing and a miss from Barbosa. Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa. As Gusmao backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A low kick lands for Gusmao.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barbosa checks a low kick from Gusmao. Gusmao works Barbosa's body with a nice hook. Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gusmao scores with a jab. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Barbosa throws a big shot that misses. Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target. Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs. Gusmao moves out of range as Barbosa strikes. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily. Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gusmao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa. Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick. Barbosa throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Gusmao tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Gusmao avoided it. Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Gusmao. Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming. Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gusmao scores with a jab to the head.
Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks. That kick from Gusmao tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage! Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gusmao with the inside leg kick. Gusmao looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away. Gusmao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrique Gusmao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gusmao 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1# Uesugi throws a big shot that misses. Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it. Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Uesugi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gusmao tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Uesugi throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. Uesugi misses the shot to the body. Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.#T1# Uesugi slips a jab from Gusmao. Uesugi throws a right and a left that both miss. Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Uesugi connects with a single shot there. Uesugi swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A left lands for Uesugi. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts. Gusmao with a body punch. A glancing blow. Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uesugi. That did some damage! Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusmao counters with a nice uppercut. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi. Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Gusmao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Uesugi blocks a leg kick.#T2# Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily. Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao throws a head kick but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease. Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it. Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. Gusmao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand. Uesugi misses with a looping right. Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi. Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Gusmao catches Uesugi right on the button with a cross.#T3# Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it. Gusmao connects with the punch.#CL# Gusmao clinches. Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot. Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao lands an uppercut. Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses. Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside. Uesugi throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. Gusmao pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Uesugi lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi. Gusmao lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Gusmao seems unphased.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Uesugi misses with a hook. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uesugi jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well. Gusmao slips under a jab. Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Gusmao. A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Uesugi down. Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi misses with a straight left. Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi. Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving. A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target. Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gusmao slips under a jab. Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Uesugi scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot. Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Uesugi digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a looping right. Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Gusmao counters with a left to the body. Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusmao. Gusmao obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Uesugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it. Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target. Gusmao defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao staying out of range there. Gusmao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi checks a leg kick. Gusmao slips under a jab from Uesugi. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. #T2# Gusmao with a nice calf kick. Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it. Uesugi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Gusmao looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice body punch from Uesugi. Gusmao slips under a jab from Uesugi. Uesugi misses with a straight left. Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi. Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it. Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Uesugi checks a leg kick. Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice uppercut there from Gusmao. Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react. Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Uesugi down. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uesugi's head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi. Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Gusmao had a free shot at his head there. A punch combination from Uesugi misses. Gusmao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body. Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Uesugi misses with a left hand and Gusmao counters with a slapping leg kick. Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well. A good leg kick by Gusmao. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao slips under a jab. Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Uesugi lands with a hook. Gusmao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Uesugi lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gusmao circles away quickly and effectively. Uesugi misses with a left hand and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick. Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gusmao defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Gusmao is predictable there and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Gusmao clinches. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. Uesugi tries to circle away but Gusmao has him pinned against the cage. Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short left from Gusmao. Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage. Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Gusmao. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Uesugi takes a shot to the head. #T1# Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range. Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Uesugi misses with a straight right. A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap.#T2# Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy. Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely. Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Gusmao is looking to clinch. Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. Gusmao is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch. Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook. Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off. Uesugi 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. Gusmao slips a straight right by Uesugi. Gusmao is looking to counter with a body kick. The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusmao doesn't seem phased though.#T3# Uesugi misses with a double jab
and Gusmao counters with an inside leg kick. A jab from Gusmao misses. Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick. Gusmao moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to clinch up. Gusmao connects with a crisp jab. Uesugi throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi. A big left from Uesugi misses. Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a hook. Uesugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Gusmao tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Uesugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Gusmao does it's job there. Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice uppercut there from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center. A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target. Uesugi connects with a body shot. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A good leg kick by Gusmao. A lazy left from Gusmao finds it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# Uesugi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses. Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Uesugi slips a straight right by Gusmao. Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi. Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks. Uesugi misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Uesugi takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. A left lands for Gusmao. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab. Gusmao swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##CL# Gusmao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Uesugi lands with a shot to the body. Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uesugi's head. Gusmao thumps Uesugi with a low kick. Gusmao connects with a body shot that sends Uesugi's belly button to the back. Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gusmao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around? A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target. Uesugi throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao slips a straight right by Uesugi. Gusmao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uesugi misses with a body shot.
#T2# Gusmao is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks. Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Uesugi misses. Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gusmao is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs. Uesugi misses with a looping left. Gusmao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. #CL# Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow. #T3# Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
#BC2# Uesugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gusmao to score with a decent uppercut. Gusmao lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection. Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi. Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks. Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick. A big left from Gusmao misses. Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Uesugi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. 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! Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4# Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though. Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way. Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Uesugi tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt. Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a good jab. A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Gusmao's defenses. Gusmao thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him. Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao had his way with Kagekatsu Uesugi in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Uesugi misses with a hook. Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gusmao with the inside leg kick. Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Uesugi lands with a cross. Uesugi misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target. Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Uesugi. Uesugi misses the shot to the body. Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi. Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi. Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Gusmao feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Gusmao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. Gusmao misses with a straight right. Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Uesugi misses with a straight left. Gusmao takes one to the chin there. Gusmao moves out of range as Uesugi strikes. Gusmao lands with an overhand left. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts. Uesugi defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Gusmao scores with a spinning back kick! Gusmao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it. Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi. Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gusmao under the eye. Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Gusmao is looking to counter punch. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Uesugi. Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Gusmao scores with a nice right hand.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt. Uesugi misses with a wild combination.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao blocks a jab. Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it. Uesugi blocks a jab. Uesugi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao. Uesugi punishes Gusmao's body with a nice straight punch. Gusmao works Uesugi's body with a nice hook. Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao. Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.#T4# Gusmao jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well. Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye. Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gusmao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover. Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Gusmao is rocked! Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Oh Gusmao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target. Uesugi cracks Gusmao with a hook to the temple - Gusmao is on wobbly legs here! Uesugi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gusmao falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Uesugi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kagekatsu Uesugi! Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new lightweight champion! Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1# Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way. Rhod throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.#CL# Gusmao clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage. Rhod avoiding damage.
#BC2# Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range. Rhod swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao tries to counter by clinching up but Rhod breaks away and moves out of range. Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao checks the leg kick. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Gusmao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Gusmao moves away from the strike by Rhod. Rhod lands a nice hook to Gusmao's body. Gusmao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it. Gusmao tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance. The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rhod manages to circle out of the way. Rhod checks a low kick from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Rhod motions for Gusmao to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rhod has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gusmao checks a leg kick. Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao is looking to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch. Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod. Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. That kick from Rhod tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on. Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Rhod misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away. Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Rhod feints and then cracks Gusmao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusmao down. Rhod throws a series of punches but Gusmao avoids them all with ease. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming. A big left from Gusmao misses. Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod. Gusmao connects with a body shot. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Gusmao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gusmao blocks a leg kick. Rhod with a nice calf kick. Gusmao motions for Rhod to come forward. Gusmao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice defenses there by Rhod. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range. Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot. A big left from Gusmao misses. Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gusmao rather than just go for the knockout. Gusmao throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it. Gusmao tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3# Rhod misses the jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gusmao is leaning against Rhod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside. Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod lands with a left to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.#T4# A short uppercut from Rhod. Gusmao tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. Rhod gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Rhod. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rhod is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. Rhod pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod. That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow. Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rhod blocks an elbow strike. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rhod lands a body shot. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rhod lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rhod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short left from Gusmao. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a right to the head. #T1# Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
Rhod takes an elbow to the forehead. Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch. Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands an uppercut. Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Rhod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. Rhod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rhod throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Gusmao tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it. Rhod checks the leg kick.#T2# Nice cross by Rhod. Gusmao slips a straight right by Rhod. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rhod throws a leg kick #CL# and Gusmao counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gusmao. A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land. Gusmao lands with a right to the head. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses. A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
#T3# Rhod is working Gusmao over against the cage. Rhod working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment. Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rhod 's eye. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Rhod throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. #T4# Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Rhod tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. Gusmao pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod dodges an elbow strike from Gusmao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside. Rhod lands with a right to the head. Gusmao blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao 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.#R3# Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod. Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Gusmao's knee but Gusmao avoids it well. Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range and Rhod settles back down. Rhod missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way. Gusmao blocks a jab. Rhod is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs. Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhod. Gusmao misses with a double jab
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gusmao thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gusmao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod slips a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming. A cross from Rhod lands. Rhod checks a low kick from Gusmao.#T1# Rhod misses with a hook. Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao checks a low kick from Rhod. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick. Rhod misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab. Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhod. Gusmao defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch. Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod. Rhod misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of 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! Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses. Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Rhod blocks an elbow strike. Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhod lands with a right to the head. Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Rhod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rhod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses. Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Rhod shrugs off. A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land. Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #T4# Gusmao working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. Rhod wants to stall.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around? A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Rhod. Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land. Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhod's brow. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gusmao. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL# Gusmao instigates a clinch. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Rhod lands a shot to the body. Rhod lands with a left to the head. Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head. Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rhod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses. Rhod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Rhod blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Nice elbow from Gusmao. Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Rudy Rhod has been cut. Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Rhod breaks the clinch.
#CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch. Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rhod 's eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
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! Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands an uppercut. Rhod lands with a right to the head. Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Rhod throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Rhod shrugs off. Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Rhod misses. Gusmao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Gusmao off balance momentarily. Rhod misses with a straight left. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Gusmao misses with a leg kick. Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range. Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. Rhod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rhod throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and moves out of range. Gusmao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it. Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick. Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it. Rhod checks the leg kick.#T4# Rhod tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it. Gusmao moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rhod moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy. Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Rhod digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Rhod digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rudy Rhod's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod. Gusmao misses with a double jab
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. A low kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. Rhod slips a straight right by Gusmao. A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses. Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod. Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head. Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Gusmao misses. Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gusmao misses with a low kick.#T1# Gusmao checks a low kick from Rhod. Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Rhod throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao connects with a jab. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away. Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it. Gusmao throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely. Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao. Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Rhod blocks a low kick nicely. Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target. Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Gusmao saw it coming and moves away.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right. Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Gusmao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod. Gusmao thumps Rhod with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it. Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rhod avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice cross by Gusmao. Rhod stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Gusmao settles back down. Gusmao slips a jab from Rhod. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusmao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod. Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance. Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it.#T4# Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.#CL# Gusmao rushes Rhod and presses him up against the cage. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Gusmao's head.
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 Henrique Gusmao. I think Gusmao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his lightweight title! Henrique Gusmao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1# Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gusmao eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Gusmao thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Turner misses the shot to the body. As Turner tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao blocks the body kick.
Gusmao throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut. A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gusmao. Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turner throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Nice uppercut lands for Gusmao. That snapped Turner's head back.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner. Turner trying to control the position but Gusmao is working away. Turner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gusmao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Turner taking a breather here. #T1# Gusmao is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control. Gusmao wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gusmao tries to get back to half guard but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Gusmao dodges the ground and pound from Turner. Turner is looking to take a break and control but Gusmao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gusmao tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Turner working the strikes but Gusmao uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard. Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working. Turner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gusmao's thigh. Gusmao counters though and makes it back to full guard. Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Gusmao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Turner wants to control from the top but Gusmao keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Gusmao lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands. Gusmao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusmao's head backwards. Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards. Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusmao. That did some damage! Turner scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Nice cross by Turner. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gusmao defends it well. Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.#T4# Turner with a hook. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turner misses with a looping right. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner. Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusmao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gusmao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao thuds a left hand into Turner's body. Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range. Turner cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Turner misses with a hook. Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gusmao on the side of the head. Turner lands with a shot to the body. Turner looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Turner throws a leg kick #CL# and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusmao. Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut. That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Turner swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance. Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it. Turner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely. Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner clobbers Gusmao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Turner connects with a body shot. Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner. A nice leg kick lands there from Turner. A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
As Turner tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt. Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely. And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Gusmao pushes his down on his head and steps out. Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao. #T1# Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner misses with a hook. A big left from Gusmao misses. Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao thuds a left hand into Turner's body. Gusmao throws a jab when Turner was well out of range. Turner throws a leg kick #CL# and Gusmao counters by clinching up. Turner working hard to break the clinch. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. Turner misses with a body punch.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Nice elbow from Gusmao. A shot in the inside from Gusmao. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turner lands a shoulder strike. Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Turner throws a head punch that misses. Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turner scores with a shot to the side of Gusmao's head. Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao prevents a body shot from Turner. Gusmao lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye. Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao. Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gusmao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Turner blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Gusmao is pressed up against the cage. Turner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gusmao down to the mat. Gusmao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner. Gusmao punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch. Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way. Gusmao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gusmao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Turner throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Turner slips under a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Turner connects with a leg kick. Turner lands with a right hand. Turner misses with a takedown #CL# and Gusmao moves into the clinch. Turner blocks an elbow strike. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turner slips a jab from Gusmao.#T4# Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looks to land a combination but Gusmao avoids it well. Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gusmao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gusmao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turner with a nice calf kick. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gusmao takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turner misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Gusmao finds it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Turner loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. Gusmao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Turner looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao moves out of range as Turner strikes. Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gusmao. Turner throws a big shot that misses. Turner lands a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Gusmao tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusmao on the side of the head. Gusmao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner. Turner connects with a body shot that sends Gusmao's belly button to the back. Turner has a takedown stuffed. Turner fails to land the takedown.#T1# Gusmao pushes Turner away with a front kick. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses. Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it. Turner lands with a straight right. Gusmao didn't see that one coming. Turner is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks. A jab from Gusmao does it's job there. Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Turner takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Gusmao takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. Turner cracks Gusmao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. Turner shoots in for a double leg but Gusmao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner. Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Turner scores with a jab. Gusmao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming. Turner with the counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it easily. Gusmao scores with a punch to the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Turner down. Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch. Gusmao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Turner sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Turner scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. Gusmao throws a hook but Turner blocks it. Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts. Turner takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Turner throws out a powerful jab. Gusmao misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it. Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner checks a leg kick. Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. Turner throws a body kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turner with the counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it easily. Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Gusmao counters with a straight right hand. Turner misses with a straight right. Turner lands with a good body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot. Turner scores with a nice strike. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Turner. Turner sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Turner staying out of range there. Turner slips under a jab. Gusmao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Turner loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch. That kick from Turner tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on. Gusmao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet. Turner motions for Gusmao to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gusmao throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Turner scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner lands a jab. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #T1# Turner throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it. Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao. Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range. Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Turner thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Turner tries a low kick but Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks. Gusmao lands with an overhand left. A solid body kick from Turner. Gusmao looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming. Turner catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! 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! Turner throws a leg kick that misses. Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. Gusmao works the jab nicely. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusmao momentarily.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands. Turner cracks Gusmao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Turner throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner takes one to the chin there. Turner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Gusmao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Turner. Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner working aggressively here.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Turner. A nice right hand lands inside from Turner. Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gusmao keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short uppercut from Gusmao. Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Turner is rocked! Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike. Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice elbow from Gusmao. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses. Turner blocks the elbow strike.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment. Gusmao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Turner to his knees! Gusmao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao is the new lightweight champion! Henrique Gusmao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1# C K tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance. Gusmao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gusmao tries to bum rush C K with a series of wild strikes but C K uses good footwork to avoid the assault. C K throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from C K. C K listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2# Gusmao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but C K avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. C K throws a head punch that misses. C K scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! C K goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
C K tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
C K blocking some punches.
Gusmao tries to work over C K's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. C K blocks a body shot from Gusmao. C K blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T1# C K misses with some punches.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# C K gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. C K not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gusmao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. C K throwing strikes from guard but Gusmao blocks nicely. Gusmao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gusmao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# C K sitting in guard here, content to control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gusmao keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gusmao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Gusmao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gusmao lands a nice looking kick to the body. C K takes a step back to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! C K takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. C K pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao. C K moves away from the strike by Gusmao. A jab lands there for C K. Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gusmao takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses. C K is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gusmao.#TD# C K fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gusmao sprawls well initially but C K persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3# C K is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. C K trying to control the action but Gusmao is working from the bottom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with C K in particular looking to stall. C K wants to pass to mount but Gusmao is defending the position. C K content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. C K missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gusmao is refusing to be controlled, as C K sits in half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A swing and a miss from C K. C K throws a big shot that misses. C K gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gusmao scores with the left hand. C K knows he should have avoided that one. Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gusmao defending well as C K loads up on a big left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Gusmao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it. Gusmao misses the jab.#CL# C K closes the distance and pushes Gusmao back into the cage. Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Our sources have told us that C K has been working on his elbows in the gym. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of C K backwards. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but C K avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses. Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of C K backwards. C K tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. C K blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow. C K misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
C K stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. C K working aggressively here.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# C K working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Gusmao. Nice elbow from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#C K is rocked! Gusmao lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Oh C K is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao. C K blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of C K's head. Gusmao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops C K to his knees! Gusmao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao 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:
Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1# Jab by Gusmao. Sea moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao.#CL2# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao presses Sea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sea misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Sea 's eye. Gusmao tries a body shot but Sea blocks it.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Sea. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Sea working hard to break the clinch. Sea misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sea. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sea's elbow. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Sea.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
#T1# Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sea lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands an elbow inside. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Sea. A short left from Gusmao. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Sea gets control of Gusmao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sea will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gusmao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gusmao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB# Sea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gusmao stacks Sea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gusmao! Sea is looking to regain half guard here but Gusmao keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Sea is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Gusmao working away. Sea tries to get back to half guard but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Sea tries to buck Gusmao off but Gusmao is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao trying to control the action but Sea is working from the bottom. Sea is trying to escape the position but Gusmao is controlling the position. #T3# Sea is trying to control Gusmao's posture but Gusmao avoids it. Sea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sea performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Sea'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. Gusmao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sea. Gusmao is refusing to be controlled, as Sea sits in half guard. Sea drops an elbow to the side of Gusmao's head. #T4# Well, if Sea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sea trying to control from half guard but Gusmao is working away. Gusmao wants to control but Sea is keeping busy.
Sea trying to mount his opponent but Gusmao defends it. Sea 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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sea lands a nice short elbow. Sea missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Sea misses with a hook. A jab from Sea misses. Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sea lands with a cross. A swing and a miss from Sea. Gusmao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab. Gusmao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sea avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gusmao checks a leg kick. Sea cracks Gusmao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Gusmao takes a swing at Sea's ribcage but misses. Sea is looking to counter punch. Good leg kick by Sea. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sea with the inside leg kick. Sea throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it. Sea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Gusmao swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Gusmao blocks a jab. Sea throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Sea misses with a body shot.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Sea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Sea is out of range. Sea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away. Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sea on the side of the head. Sea keeps the fight on the outside. Sea slips under a jab from Gusmao. Sea throws a head kick that misses and Gusmao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sea. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. Sea misses with a head kick.
Sea takes one on the button.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Sea moved out of range nicely. Sea throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Sea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sea avoids the head kick by Gusmao.
Sea connects with a single shot there. Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. A slow jab from Sea misses its intended target. Sea slips a jab from Gusmao.#TD# Sea looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gusmao pushes Sea off and gets back to his feet.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Sea blocks the low kick. Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Gusmao.
Sea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sea. Gusmao throws out a counter right but Sea avoids it with no problem. Gusmao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gusmao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sea in his tracks. Gusmao is looking to clinch. Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Sea moves away from the strike by Gusmao. An attempted straight right counter from Sea misses the target. Nice uppercut lands for Sea. That snapped Gusmao's head back.
Gusmao swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Sea throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao throws out a counter right but Sea avoids it with no problem. Sea throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sea tries a low kick but Gusmao avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. Gusmao lands a leg kick that knocks Sea off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Sea. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Sea throws a low kick but Gusmao moves out of range easily. It seemed like Gusmao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sea.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away. Sea tries to score with a low kick but Gusmao moves his leg out of the way. Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Sea's ribs. Sea throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. Sea looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. Sea throws a low kick but Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sea just misses with a punch to the body.
Sea misses with a left hand and Gusmao counters with a straight right hand. Sea connects with a jab. Sea throws a leg kick and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sea misses with an uppercut. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sea ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sea misses with a body kick. Gusmao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sea looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Sea scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Coral Sea will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Gusmao checks a leg kick.#CL2# Gusmao clinches up with Sea and pushes him back against the cage. Sea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sea. Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gusmao after a bit of a struggle. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Sea avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Sea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sea blocks a body shot from Gusmao. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. Sea has Gusmao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gusmao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Sea misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Sea.
Sea is trying to break free. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Sea avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sea backwards. Sea blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao. Gusmao prevents a body shot from Sea. A nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao. Gusmao digs a right hand into Sea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sea's gas tank. #BC# Sea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sea there as he acknowledges the shot. Sea moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. Sea misses with a leg kick and Gusmao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gusmao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sea. Gusmao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. 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 telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. Sea is looking to counter punch. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Sea moved out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.#T2# Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sea. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Sea. Coral Sea is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Sea throws a right and a left that Gusmao avoids nicely. Sea is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks. Sea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sea missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sea. Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sea is looking to counter punch. Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sea.#TD# Sea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gusmao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Sea looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.#T3# Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Sea moves away and avoids it. Gusmao is looking to clinch but Sea is avoiding it.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Sea is out of range. Sea ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a sloppy right hand. Sea should have avoided that one. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea. A low kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao slips under a jab. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Sea's head but Sea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sea throws out a powerful jab. Good shot there by Gusmao. Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gusmao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sea lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Sea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses the jab. Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Sea takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao slips under a jab from Sea. Sea thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. A looping hook to the body misses from Sea. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sea scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Gusmao catches Sea right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrique Gusmao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gusmao 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao 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:
Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Barbosa tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it. Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it. The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gusmao throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Barbosa swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao lands with a nice body punch. Jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa. Good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage! Barbosa misses with a leg kick. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Gusmao's head back.
A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing. Gusmao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gusmao there as he acknowledges the shot. A leg kick checked by Barbosa. Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gusmao swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Barbosa misses. Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusmao. Gusmao circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barbosa walks into a left hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Gusmao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses. A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick. Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy. Barbosa takes one on the button. Gusmao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gusmao wants to clinch and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barbosa moves forwards but Gusmao connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3# Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick. A low kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook. Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
#ROC2#Gusmao is rocked! Gusmao thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it and Barbosa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gusmao out cold! What a finish! Barbosa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Bidon Barbosa! A victorious Edson Bidon Barbosa 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:
Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusmao misses with a looping right. Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves. Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Gusmao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Gusmao swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves with the counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it easily. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Graves misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusmao. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Gusmao.
Graves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves. Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Graves is trying to trip Gusmao. He has hold of a leg but Gusmao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Graves persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Graves passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2# Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Gusmao defending well. Graves prevents Gusmao from improving his position. Gusmao is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gusmao won't allow Graves to pass to mount. #SUB2# Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gusmao is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graves is looking to advance position but Gusmao won't allow it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Graves trying to advance position but Gusmao counters by regaining guard. Gusmao pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage. Graves looking to pass the guard. Gusmao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR# Gusmao stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2# Graves is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Graves has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well. Gusmao won't allow Graves to sweep him here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gusmao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Graves has a closed guard, preventing Gusmao from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gusmao but Gusmao pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Graves shoots and misses and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusmao. Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves looks for a takedown but Gusmao sprawls well. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well. Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Graves on that attempt. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves. Gusmao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one. Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Gusmao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Graves fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gusmao defends it nicely.#T1# Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gusmao with a hook. Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it. Gusmao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graves. Graves fails to land the takedown. A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target. Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Gusmao tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gusmao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gusmao is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range. Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gusmao swivels and escapes. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
#TD2# Graves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Gusmao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around? Gusmao leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gusmao swivels and escapes. Gusmao tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it. A leg kick checked by Graves. Graves checks a low kick from Gusmao. Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gusmao swivels and escapes. Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing. Graves checks a leg kick. #TD2# Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gusmao's half guard.#ES# Gusmao kicks off Graves and gets to his feet. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. #T3# Gusmao throws a jab when Graves was well out of range. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gusmao swivels and escapes.#TD2# Graves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Graves is in Gusmao's guard. Gusmao wants to sweep but no luck. Gusmao keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. Gusmao keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. Henrique Gusmao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gusmao trying to control the position here. Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gusmao is keeping the position for now. #T4# Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gusmao wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment. Gusmao has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle. Graves trying to control but Gusmao is working from the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Graves passes Gusmao's left leg - he's now in half guard. Graves is pressing down on Gusmao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gusmao is holding on for now. Gusmao is doing well to control the position and prevent Graves from advancing to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gusmao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves. Gusmao with a jab. Gusmao slaps away a takedown attempt from Graves, before circling back to the center of the mat. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gusmao is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks. Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Graves shoots in for a takedown but Gusmao shows good takedown defense. Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves shoots for a double leg takedown but Gusmao sprawls well. He's pushed Graves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gusmao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. No luck for Graves with that takedown attempt. Gusmao tries to counter by clinching up but Graves breaks away and moves out of range. Graves dives in and grabs Gusmao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gusmao pushes down on Graves's head and hops out. Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Graves 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. Gusmao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao.#TD2# Gusmao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Graves looking to pass the guard. Gusmao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Graves cracks Gusmao with a solid left hand. Gusmao keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Gusmao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR# Gusmao won't allow Graves to sweep him here. Graves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gusmao 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. #SUB2# Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gusmao has passed into half guard!
Graves tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg. Graves is still trying to improve position.#T3# Graves gets full guard. Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gusmao's guard. #REVB# Graves scoring with punches to the head and body. Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gusmao swivels though and keeps the full guard. Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Graves slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graves throwing shots but Gusmao is blocking nicely. #T4# Gusmao is trying to control but can't.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Gusmao defending well. #SUB2# Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gusmao is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold. #ES# Gusmao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing. Graves shoots for a takedown but Gusmao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. As Graves tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Graves manages to avoid the attempt. Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrique Gusmao showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusmao, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn Point vs Puno 3
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gusmao defends well and Graves ends up having to push Gusmao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Graves is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. Gusmao thumps Graves with a low kick.#TD# Graves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Gusmao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! 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! Graves checks the leg kick. Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gusmao sprawls well. Gusmao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet. Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Graves works Gusmao's body with a nice hook. Graves stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.#TD# Gusmao tries to sprawl but Graves drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gusmao keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB# Graves is working for a kimura here but Gusmao manages to reverse the position and he's now in Graves's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVR# Gusmao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Graves wants to pass the guard but Gusmao is keeping the position. Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gusmao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gusmao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Graves is working hard here to advance position. Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gusmao jumps into side control! Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Graves tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gusmao in particular looking to stall.#T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graves wants to control but Gusmao is keeping busy.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg. #SUB# Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusmao pulls his head out easily. Gusmao tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gusmao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Graves wants to improve his position but Gusmao is controlling well.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gusmao is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gusmao with a nice calf kick. Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Graves lands a jab to Gusmao's midsection. Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Graves scores with a jab to the jaw. Graves fails with the takedown. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves. Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusmao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gusmao takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao slaps away a takedown attempt from Graves, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao connects with the punch. Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Graves on that attempt. #T1# Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.#TD# Graves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusmao did well to prevent Graves getting side control. Graves passes to side control. Graves tries to advance to mount but Gusmao instead regains half guard. Graves tries to pass to full mount but Gusmao defends it. Graves wants to take a breather but Gusmao is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graves is pressing down on Gusmao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gusmao is holding on for now. Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Gusmao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# Graves trying to advance position but Gusmao counters by regaining guard. Graves wants to pass the guard but Gusmao is keeping the position. Gusmao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gusmao keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. #T3# Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Gusmao has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB# Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gusmao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Graves looking for subs off his back but Gusmao has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Graves looking for submissions off his back. Gusmao prevents Graves from improving his position. Graves manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SU2# Gusmao stands up from guard. Let's bang! Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gusmao misses with a looping left. Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gusmao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gusmao sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Graves wants to take a breather but Gusmao is having none of it. We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Gusmao tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control. Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Graves is looking to wear down Gusmao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Graves has a takedown stuffed. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Graves down. Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Graves connects with a jab. Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves tries for a takedown but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gusmao is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Gusmao pushes Graves off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Graves throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.#T1# Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves. Gusmao parries the strikes from Graves easily there. Graves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gusmao to escape.
Graves misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Graves advances to full mount. Graves working Gusmao over with strikes here. Henrique Gusmao has got the better of the ground game so far. Graves landing shots from mount. Gusmao working to try and regain half guard.
Graves looking to control but Gusmao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Gusmao holds on for dear life. Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gusmao is looking to escape. 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! Gusmao has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Graves's lack of action.
#T3# Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gusmao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gusmao won't allow Graves to pass to mount. Gusmao is trying to get back to full guard. Graves is pressing down on Gusmao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gusmao is holding on for now. Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gusmao reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard. Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB# Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily. Graves wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# Gusmao gets to his feet. Graves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusmao at a distance.
A left lands for Gusmao. A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy. Graves thuds his right hand into Gusmao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Ernest Graves. Well Gusmao 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
SYN Animalia Paradoxa
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyrone Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gusmao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone Jones somewhat. Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao 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. Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Tyrone Jones is working Gusmao over against the cage. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao. I was talking to Tyrone Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gusmao tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Gusmao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Gusmao settles back down. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it. Nice cross by Tyrone Jones. Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position. Gusmao takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice shot by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs. #CL2# Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Gusmao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Tyrone Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut. Gusmao throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones working hard to break the clinch. Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow. Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Gusmao. #T3# Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tyrone Jones is trying to break free. A short right from Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Gusmao. Gusmao digs a right hand into Tyrone Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyrone Jones's gas tank. Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. #TD# Tyrone Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyrone Jones stops Gusmao from standing up. Tyrone Jones trying to control but Gusmao is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gusmao wants to stand but Tyrone Jones is controlling the position. Gusmao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4# Tyrone Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gusmao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyrone Jones is controlling him. Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tyrone Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gusmao 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. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts. Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyrone Jones with the inside leg kick. Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Gusmao misses. 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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Gusmao is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off. Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Gusmao takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Gusmao looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range. #T1# Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice defenses there by Gusmao. Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range. Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown. Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range. Gusmao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Gusmao feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down. Gusmao tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range. Gusmao works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook. Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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! Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyrone Jones scores with a hook. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease. Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gusmao checks a leg kick. A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Gusmao's defenses. Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing. Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Gusmao sees coming a mile off. Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones. Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes. Gusmao staying out of range there. Gusmao wants to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him away. Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gusmao can do to turn this around? Gusmao is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks. #T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap. Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones. A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gusmao under the eye. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Gusmao throws a head kick that misses. Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.#T4# Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Gusmao lands but Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride. Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right. Gusmao throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side. Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it. Gusmao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts. Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Gusmao's head back.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Gusmao seems unphased.
Gusmao connects with a body shot. Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrone Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets double underhooks and turns Tyrone Jones into the cage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao. Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.#CL2# Gusmao rushes Tyrone Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
#BC# Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it. Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body. Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely. Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao avoids a kick to the body.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tyrone Jones tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it. Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones. Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left. A big left from Tyrone Jones misses. Gusmao throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Gusmao checks a leg kick nicely. A jab from Tyrone Jones misses. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Gusmao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it. Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance. Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease. Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gusmao lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao throws a body kick that misses. Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD# Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gusmao to the mat! Gusmao manages to get full guard. Gusmao throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyrone Jones landing with the ground and pound. Tyrone Jones won't allow Gusmao to get back to his feet. #ES2# Gusmao pushes Tyrone Jones off and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab. Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Tyrone Jones down. Gusmao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Tyrone Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick as Gusmao jumps back. Tyrone Jones with the inside leg kick. Gusmao drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyrone Jones's head. Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Tyrone Jones sets himself, and Gusmao steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyrone Jones avoids it this time. Gusmao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrone Jones, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones! Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Galaxy 5: Nirvana
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well. Knox jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well. Jab from Gusmao.#CL# Gusmao clinches. Knox is trying to drag Gusmao to the mat but Gusmao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Knox tries for a takedown but Gusmao manages to get underhooks.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards. Knox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gusmao pulls him back up using the underhooks. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox. Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gusmao lands a body punch. Knox tries to circle away but Gusmao has him pinned against the cage. Nice elbow from Gusmao. #CUT#It looks like Beta Knox has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Knox has clasped his hands together around Gusmao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1# Gusmao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Gusmao wants to get back to his feet but Knox drags him back down. Gusmao trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Knox working the ground and pound but Gusmao is defending the strikes. Knox throws a strike aimed at the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao avoids it well. Gusmao tries to escape but Knox is in control. #ES# Gusmao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Gusmao misses with a body kick. Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
#T2# Knox has a takedown stuffed. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. As Knox tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knox looking for a takedown. Gusmao is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage. Our sources have told us that Gusmao has been working on his elbows in the gym. Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Knox looks winded! Gusmao lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye. Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gusmao digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank. Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Knox takes an elbow to the forehead. Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses. #T3# Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Knox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. #CUT#That has opened up Beta Knox's cut even more. Gusmao lands an elbow inside. A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment. A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao cracks Knox with a nice body shot. Gusmao gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Beta Knox's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. #ROC#Knox is rocked! Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox. Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?#CUT#Beta Knox's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Beta Knox's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
PL MMA 42
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusmao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Gusmao with the inside leg kick. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away. Gusmao swings away with a leg kick that misses. No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gusmao throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gusmao in his tracks. Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gusmao lands with a right hand. Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head. Gusmao moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch. Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gusmao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gusmao misses the jab. Gusmao misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely. #CL# Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. #BC# Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao. Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas. Rojas misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab. Gusmao throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range. Rojas throws out a powerful jab. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. It looks like Rojas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Gusmao slips under a jab. Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Gusmao counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao 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. Gusmao lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut. Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rojas 's eye. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Rojas takes a shot to the head. Gusmao is leaning against Rojas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Gusmao. Gusmao is working Rojas over against the cage. Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. #ROC2#Rojas is rocked! Rojas is breathing heavily. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Clinched against the cage, Gusmao lands a big elbow that drops Rojas! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Rojas is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! A less than humble Henrique Gusmao 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:
PL MMA 40 Big Day!!!
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Gusmao goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Gusmao throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao. Gusmao with a nice cross. Decent striking displayed by The Human there. Nice jab there from The Human. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human. Nice body punch from The Human. The Human scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The Human throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. This has been an exciting period of action! The Human tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. The Human throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem. The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The Human misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Gusmao rushes The Human and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Human tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards. #T1# The Human prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human digs a right hand into Gusmao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gusmao's gas tank. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Human misses with some punches.
Gusmao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The Human tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human digs a right hand underneath Gusmao's ribcage. Gusmao let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao is working The Human over against the cage. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from The Human. Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it. The Human throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Gusmao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. The Human seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# The Human has managed to clinch.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow. A hook to the body from Gusmao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human. The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human. A nice left hand lands by The Human.
#BC2# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Human throws a shot to the body.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Human connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. Gusmao tries a head kick but it misses.
The Human appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.#T3# Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch but The Human swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gusmao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Human can pounce on him.
The Human looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gusmao slips a straight right by The Human. Gusmao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gusmao scores with a nice strike. The Human cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap. The Human takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusmao slips a straight right by The Human. Gusmao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Human with a body shot. The Human throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gusmao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The Human lands with an overhand left. Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human. Gusmao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range. A big right from Gusmao misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Human looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gusmao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut. The Human avoids the head kick by Gusmao.
The Human avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4##CL2# Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Gusmao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The Human throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. The Human cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human. The Human is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Human lands a jab to the nose. Gusmao checks a low kick from The Human. The Human checks the leg kick. The Human lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The Human defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but The Human avoids it. Gusmao is looking to slow The Human down with leg kicks. The Human lands with a right hand. The Human displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. 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 Finn The Human 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# The Human swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The Human wants to slow Gusmao down by chopping away at his legs. The Human lands a nice looking body shot.
The Human throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and moves out of range. Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao with the inside leg kick. The Human wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Human stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The Human tries to clinch but Gusmao is having none of it. It seemed like Gusmao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The Human slips a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Human stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
The Human is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch. The Human throws a series of strikes that have Gusmao backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. The Human looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao. #T1# Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human. The Human connects with a single shot there. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. A leg kick checked by The Human. The Human moves out of range of the strikes. The Human throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from The Human. Gusmao throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range. #CL2# The Human gets tackled into the cage by Gusmao. Gusmao maintains the clinch. The Human misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. Good body shot from The Human.
#BC2# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
Gusmao throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem. The Human throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. The Human throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The Human misses with a wild body shot. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gusmao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The Human wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A good leg kick by Gusmao. Gusmao slips a jab and a cross from The Human.
Gusmao stuns The Human with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
The Human scores with a push kick. A punch lands to the side of Gusmao 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gusmao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The Human misses with an uppercut. The Human is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs. The Human misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. The Human looks to land a body kick but Gusmao moved away.#CL# The Human gets a clinch. #BC2# Gusmao manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but The Human keeps it at a distance. The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.#T3# The Human throws a head kick that misses. Gusmao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of The Human's head but The Human sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The Human throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human. The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. The Human throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. #CL# The Human moves into range and clinches up with Gusmao. Gusmao tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
The Human cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot.#BC2# Gusmao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Human paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The Human tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The Human will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Human throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The Human throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it. The Human misses with a body shot.
Gusmao takes one to the chin there. The Human jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but Gusmao moves his leg out of the way. Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gusmao cracks a nice hook into The Human's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Human misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from The Human. Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao lands with a nice body punch. Gusmao throws a jab when The Human was well out of range. The Human appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. 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 Finn The Human will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusmao's head backwards. Gusmao tries to clinch up. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Human has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao. The Human throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gusmao connects with a jab. The Human digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
The Human tries to clinch there but Gusmao circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. The Human is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The Human throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gusmao swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Gusmao feints a jab promting The Human to slip. Gusmao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Human slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao fails in his attempt to clinch. A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot. The Human takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The Human throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Gusmao misses. Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. No joy there for Gusmao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by The Human. The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The Human lands a nice shot that snaps Gusmao's head back.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A shot to the liver by The Human. Beautiful body shot. The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human. A thudding body kick lands there by The Human!
The Human doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gusmao throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range. The Human throwing a counter right hand but Gusmao manages to avoid it. The Human keeps the fight on the outside. This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to clinch but The Human is having none of it. The Human feints and then cracks Gusmao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusmao down. #T2# Gusmao connects with a single shot there. The Human gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The Human swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely. The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Human on the side of the head. The Human throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A punch combination from The Human misses. The Human cracks Gusmao with a right hand to the side of the head. The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusmao's head backwards. The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. A lazy left from The Human finds it's target. The Human throws a solid leg kick but Gusmao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Human. Some wild striking there from Gusmao.
The Human half committed to a counter leg kick. The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
#T3# Gusmao is looking to chop away at The Human's legs. Gusmao slips a straight right by The Human. The Human blocks a leg kick. Gusmao misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gusmao slips a straight right by The Human. Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. Gusmao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The Human scores with a nice body kick.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! That kick from The Human tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on. The Human fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. The Human takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Gusmao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The Human throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and moves out of range. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human connects with a right hand. Gusmao shakes it off.#T4# The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Human checks a leg kick. The Human throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good shot there by Gusmao. The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Human misses with a straight right. Gusmao throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem. The Human thows a left - swing and a miss! Gusmao connects with a body shot that sends The Human's belly button to the back.#CL2# Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hook to the body lands for The Human.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land. The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Gusmao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Finn The Human did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Gusmao misses with a body shot.
That kick from The Human tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on. The Human sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. The Human misses with a straight right. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao tries a head kick but it misses.
Gusmao lands a nice looking body kick. The Human slips under a jab. A nice combination there by Gusmao.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target. The Human backing away here, and Gusmao unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Human fakes the leg kick and cracks Gusmao in the body. Gusmao throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range. The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from The Human. Gusmao feints a counter leg kick.#T1# The Human misses with a looping left. Gusmao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gusmao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut. Gusmao moves out of range as The Human strikes. Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao. The Human throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.#CL# The Human has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
Gusmao has had enough of the clinch but The Human keeps him there for the moment.#BC# The Human's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Human moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. Gusmao blocks a low kick nicely. Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The Human looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Gusmao missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The Human misses with a body shot.
#T2# Gusmao throws a body kick that misses. Gusmao misses with a straight right. Gusmao tries to move into range but The Human moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circle momentarily. The Human darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The Human wants to clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Human. Gusmao throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human. The Human is looking to counter punch. The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gusmao finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head. Gusmao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gusmao throws a shot to the body.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
The Human swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. The Human tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Gusmao takes a shot right to the bread basket. The Human misses with an uppercut
enabling Gusmao to counter with a crisp jab. Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. Gusmao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gusmao is trying to counter with his kicks. The Human looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. An inside leg kick from Gusmao misses. The Human scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The Human takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao only half commits to the counter leg kick. The Human throws a body kick that misses. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Human's sensitive parts. The Human lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. The Human swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. Gusmao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Gusmao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao moves out of range of the body kick from The Human.
Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces The Human off the cage and back into range. The Human looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from The Human. Gusmao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The Human throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it. Gusmao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusmao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gusmao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The Human throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. The Human moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGusmao. The Human stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusmao.#CL2# Gusmao closes the distance and clinches. The Human throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao works on The Human's body with a couple of short punches. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human. Gusmao lands a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Gusmao. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# The Human thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Gusmao staying out of range there. A punch lands to the side of The Human 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Human. That's going to slow Gusmao down. The Human connects with the punch. The Human lands a jab to Gusmao's midsection. The Human throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao lands with a cross. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. The fight stays on the outside here - The Human looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged The Human in a clinch.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Gusmao manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body. #T1# The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.#CL2# The Human tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch. Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Human or not. The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
The Human pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao prevents a body shot from The Human. #BC2# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The Human jabs Gusmao to the body, keeping him at a distance. The Human jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well. Gusmao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human lunges at Gusmao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusmao's hand. The Human wants to clinch. Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The Human misses with a right hand enabling Gusmao to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Gusmao darts in and clinches The Human up against the cage. The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. A hook to the body from The Human.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The Human moves away from the strike by Gusmao. The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
The Human closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gusmao cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human. Gusmao blocks a low kick nicely. Gusmao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gusmao 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. The Human is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs. Gusmao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Gusmao takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Human lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The Human swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gusmao slips a jab from The Human. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Human connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely. The Human scores with a jab to the body. The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The Human throws a nice head kick!
The Human finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot. Gusmao jabs at The Human's body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#CL2# Gusmao drives through and clinches with The Human against the cage.
#BC# The Human breaks from the clinch.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. The Human swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. The Human's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gusmao under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Henrique Gusmao. I think The Human 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human! Finn The Human retains his lightweight title! Finn The Human 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:
PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1# Gusmao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Van Gaal scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL# Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gaal, pushing him back against the cage. Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal. Gusmao lands a body shot. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Nice body punch from Van Gaal. #T1# Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao has Van Gaal pushed against the cage. Gusmao stalling against the cage.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Gaal gets an underhook and turns Gusmao into the cage. Van Gaal misses with some punches.
#T2# Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 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! Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land. Gusmao is trying to stall.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao stalling.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal. A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gusmao. Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal pushes Gusmao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Van Gaal lands a body shot. Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gusmao tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal. A short right from Van Gaal. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick. Gusmao blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
A good leg kick by Gusmao. Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick. Van Gaal with a body punch. A glancing blow. Van Gaal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Van Gaal misses with a looping left.#CL# Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
Van Gaal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Gusmao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a right hand. Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Gusmao looking to slow down the pace here. Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. A right handed body shot lands from Van Gaal.
#T2# Gusmao tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Gusmao lands a body shot. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches. 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! Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao leaning against his opponent.
Van Gaal looking to slow down the pace here. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. #T3# A bit of stalling here from Gusmao.
The referee calls for Gusmao to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land. Van Gaal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusmao up against the cage. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy. Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4# Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao has Van Gaal pushed against the cage. Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao 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# Gusmao tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal throws a solid leg kick but Gusmao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Gaal. Gusmao throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.#CL# Gusmao rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Gusmao taking a breather. Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside. Van Gaal works on Gusmao's body with a couple of short punches. Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao gets through Van Gaal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Van Gaal misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
#T1# Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a body punch. Gusmao digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank. A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands an uppercut. Van Gaal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Gaal cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot. Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gusmao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal. #T2# Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Gaal looking to stall.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Gusmao pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land. A bit of stalling here from Gusmao.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses. Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao avoiding damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Our sources have told us that Gusmao has been working on his elbows in the gym. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal. Van Gaal tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao wants to stall.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. #T4# Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside. Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal. Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Henrique Gusmao. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusmao, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao! A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. The defeated Cholo Van Gaal had this to say: 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Petrovs closes the distance and pushes Gusmao back into the cage. Gusmao lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Petrovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Petrovs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gusmao lands an uppercut. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Petrovs breaks the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gusmao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrovs circles away quickly and effectively. Despite the aggression on Petrovs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Petrovs clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Petrovs blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovs's elbow. Petrovs lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Petrovs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Petrovs misses with the head strike.
Gusmao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Gusmao. #T1# Petrovs blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to work over Petrovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao gets through Petrovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao lands an uppercut. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovs's elbow. Petrovs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Petrovs lands with a short head shot on the inside. Petrovs jumps guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Petrovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Petrovs gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Petrovs controls the action.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Petrovs avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Petrovs unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Petrovs tries to tie him up. Gusmao tries to work over Petrovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Petrovs misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao presses Petrovs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Petrovs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms. Petrovs scores with a shot to the side of Gusmao's head. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Petrovs lands a good knee to the midsection. Gusmao won't want to take too many of those. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrovs misses with a knee strike.
Petrovs prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovs wants to stall.
Petrovs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrovs misses with some punches.
Gusmao takes a shot to the head. Petrovs blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Petrovs is looking to break free of the clinch but Gusmao has double underhooks. Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Petrovs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Petrovs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrovs. Petrovs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Petrovs stalling in the clinch but Gusmao improves position. Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Petrovs stalling in the clinch but Gusmao improves position. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Petrovs wants to get back to striking at distance but Gusmao won't allow it.
Gusmao being controlled against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovss head. #T4# Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Petrovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Petrovs lands a hook to the side of the head. Petrovs effectively controlling the action here. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Petrovs avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knees in the clinch landing for Petrovs.
Petrovs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Petrovs avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs. Petrovs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaspars Petrovs will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gusmao tries to work over Petrovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao digs a right hand into Petrovs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrovs's gas tank. #BC2# Petrovs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao throws the left hand but Petrovs avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Petrovs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Knees in the clinch landing for Petrovs.
Petrovs wants to stall.
Petrovs is trying to force a seperation but Gusmao has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrovs takes a shot to the head. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrovs controls his hands.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovs's elbow. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrovs. Gusmao avoiding damage as Petrovs throws knees to the body.
Petrovs trying to control the position but instead, Gusmao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrovs into the cage. Gusmao tries a body shot but Petrovs blocks it.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Gusmao. Petrovs slowing the pace effectively. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Petrovs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. Petrovs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick. Petrovs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovs manages to avoid it. Petrovs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Petrovs instigates a clinch. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Petrovs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Petrovs tries to stall but Gusmao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrovs's efforts to push away. Gusmao takes a shot to the head. Petrovs misses with some punches.
Petrovs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short left from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Petrovs breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Gusmao drives through and clinches with Petrovs against the cage.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Petrovs's head. #ROC# Petrovs is rocked! A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
Gusmao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Petrovs to his knees! Gusmao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! In his post fight interview, Henrique Gusmao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King
Date: Jan 27, 2020 |
#R1# Burenkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gusmao but Gusmao pushes him off and we're back to square one. Burenkov slips under a jab from Gusmao. Burenkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gusmao throws the left hand but Burenkov avoids the punch easily. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burenkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Burenkov dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Burenkov moves out of range easily. It seemed like Burenkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gusmao throws a head kick but Burenkov moves out of range.
Gusmao walks into a stiff left hand from Burenkov. Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Burenkov counter with a right hand. A clash of legs there as Burenkov blocks the low kick. Burenkov takes one to the side of the head.
Burenkov looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. Gusmao scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Burenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gusmao avoids it really well and circles away. Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Burenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.#TD2# Burenkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusmao did well to prevent Burenkov getting side control.#SUB2# Burenkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gusmao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burenkov. Burenkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Burenkov working for a submission but Gusmao is keeping him at bay. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burenkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Burenkov throws some wild stikes that Gusmao manages to avoid easily.
Gusmao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burenkov trying to control but Gusmao is having none of it. #T2##SUB2# Burenkov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gusmao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gusmao is controlling an arm, preventing Burenkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gusmao trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gusmao stops Burenkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Gusmao is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2# Burenkov working for a submission but Gusmao is keeping him at bay. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao is trying to stand. Burenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Burenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gusmao is looking to escape. Gusmao is trying to stand.#SUB2# Burenkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Gusmao trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3##ES# Gusmao bucks Burenkov off and manages to get back to his feet! Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burenkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Burenkov shoots for a takedown but Gusmao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Burenkov's shoulder, as Burenkov tries to avoid the shot. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Burenkov drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burenkov. Burenkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusmao paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burenkov fails in his attempt to clinch. Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burenkov just manages to avoid it. Burenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burenkov avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Burenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burenkov. #T4# Gusmao throws a body punch but Burenkov moves out of range. Gusmao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burenkov.#ROC# Burenkov is rocked! Burenkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gusmao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burenkov somewhat. Burenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Burenkov's jaw. Burenkov's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gusmao does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao 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:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Valdez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gusmao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gusmao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jab by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Gusmao slips under a jab from Valdez. Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand. Valdez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
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! Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab. Gusmao punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch. Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Valdez avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a sloppy body shot
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand. Valdez checks a leg kick. Gusmao misses with a hook
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gusmao scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses and Gusmao counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it. Valdez throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.#T2# Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez. Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Valdez throws a series of punches but Gusmao avoids them all with ease. Gusmao is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez. Gusmao with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away. A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing. Gusmao blocks the body kick.
Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it. Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. #T3# Valdez misses the jab. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. A jab from Gusmao finds it's way through Valdez's defenses. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez. Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Gusmao. Gusmao throws a nice head kick!
Gusmao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valdez's calf. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though. Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot. A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target. Gusmao connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Valdez moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there. Valdez takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. Despite the aggression on Valdez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusmao misses with a looping right. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice jab there from Valdez. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Gusmao. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand. Gusmao lands a jab to Valdez's midsection. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy. An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. Gusmao blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs. A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely. Valdez looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range. Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao. Valdez is trying to counter with his kicks. Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.#T1# Gusmao misses the jab. Gusmao cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head. Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick. Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a nice body shot. Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right. Gusmao misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely. Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valdez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gusmao with a jab.#T2# Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao scores with a jab to the body. Valdez blocks a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses. Gusmao lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily. Gusmao connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Valdez misses with a straight right. Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy. Gusmao lands with a right hand. Valdez tries to land a front kick but Gusmao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gusmao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3# Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Valdez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range. Nice body punch from Gusmao. Jab from Gusmao. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react. Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Valdez throws a head kick that misses and Gusmao counters with a left to the body. Gusmao with a body punch. A glancing blow. Valdez misses with a wild body shot. Valdez misses with a body kick. Gusmao misses with an uppercut
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab. Gusmao works the jab nicely.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it. Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao jabs at Valdez's body. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gusmao lands a head shot. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice combination there by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab. Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez. Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Gusmao. Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao lands the left hand. Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away. Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez. Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target. Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao misses with a straight right. Gusmao digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs. Gusmao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively. A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses. Valdez lands a front kick. Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the body from Gusmao misses and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Valdez sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing. Gusmao lands with a good body shot. Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand. Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around? Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.#T3##KD2# Valdez drops Gusmao with a beautiful combination! Gusmao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Gusmao is rocked! Gusmao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valdez comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gusmao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gusmao was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez! A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger. Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away. A big right from Gusmao misses. Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger. Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs. Gusmao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Donk. Tiger catches Gusmao right on the button with a cross. Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger. A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Tiger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. 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! Tiger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gusmao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook. Tiger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Gusmao misses with a low kick. Tiger lands with a hook. Gusmao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiger checks a leg kick. #T1# Gusmao cracks Tiger with an open hand slap. Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tiger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range. Tiger misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gusmao counter with a right hand. Tiger checks a leg kick. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right from Tiger misses. Gusmao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Gusmao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiger lands a leg kick that knocks Gusmao off balance momentarily. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And Tiger tries to counter it with a takedown but Gusmao pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusmao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tiger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts. #T2# Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely. Gusmao jabs at Tiger's body. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Tiger moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick. Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gusmao swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tiger moves away from the strike by Gusmao. Tiger looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely. A jab from Gusmao does it's job there. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Tiger tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on. Gusmao wants to slow Tiger down by chopping away at his legs. Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tiger throws out a leg kick but Gusmao moves out of range and Tiger only half commits. Tiger blocks a jab. Tiger throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
#T3# Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it. Tiger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gusmao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Tiger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and Tiger counters with a thumping low kick. Tiger looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. Gusmao throws a series of strikes that have Tiger backpedaling.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiger throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger. Gusmao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiger backs up against the cage.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow. This has been an exciting period of action! Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tiger lands with a good body shot. Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown but Gusmao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Gusmao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiger can pounce on him.
Tiger slips under a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao checks a leg kick. Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Tiger avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tiger misses with a straight left. Gusmao misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely. A big left from Gusmao misses. Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it. Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiger doesn't seem bothered though. Tiger moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. Gusmao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tiger connects with a high kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao with a jab. Tiger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gusmao blocks a low kick nicely. Tiger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tiger avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Tiger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. 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 Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice defenses there by Tiger. Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it. Tiger closes the distance and clinches up with Gusmao, looking for a takedown. Tiger pushes Gusmao against the cage but Gusmao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A big right from Gusmao misses. Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gusmao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gusmao misses with a hook. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though. Tiger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts. Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger. Tiger staying out of range there. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it. Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses. Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger blocks it. A big right from Gusmao misses. Tiger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiger. A big left from Gusmao misses. Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiger off the cage and back into range.#T1# Gusmao swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Gusmao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick. Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Tiger saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Gusmao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A big right from Gusmao misses. Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tiger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gusmao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tiger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gusmao has got the better of the exchanges. Gusmao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger. Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Tiger tries to counter it with a takedown but Gusmao pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gusmao defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand. Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gusmao is able to avoid easily. Tiger is looking to clinch. Gusmao blocks a head kick by Tiger.
Gusmao digs a good hook to Tiger's body.
Tiger slips under a jab. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2# Tiger misses with a looping left. Tiger throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gusmao connects with a body shot.#TD2# Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Gusmao pushes Tiger off and gets back to his feet.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range. Gusmao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react. Gusmao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tiger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger walks into a straight right hand from Gusmao. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. Tiger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
#T3# Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiger. Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiger just manages to avoid it. Tiger misses the jab. Gusmao is looking to counter punch. Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses. Tiger moves away from the strike by Gusmao. A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusmao doesn't seem phased though. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Tiger scores with a jab to the jaw. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Tiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage. #BC# Gusmao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gusmao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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!#TD2# Tiger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Gusmao sneaks out the side door and pushes Tiger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4# A big left from Gusmao misses. Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Tiger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gusmao's guard.#ES# Gusmao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tiger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Tiger jumps guard and drags Gusmao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU# Gusmao gets to his feet. Tiger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range. Gusmao cracks the inside of Tiger's front leg. Tiger jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well. Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gusmao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gusmao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao 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. #R3# Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab. Gusmao is looking to slow Tiger down with leg kicks. Tiger motions for Gusmao to come forward. Tiger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gusmao lands a two punch combo.
Tiger walks into a straight right hand from Gusmao. Gusmao thuds his right hand into Tiger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tiger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tiger wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. Gusmao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gusmao misses with a head kick.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusmao. Gusmao circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tiger misses with a takedown attempt - Gusmao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Gusmao blocks a leg kick. Gusmao scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiger 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gusmao with a body shot. Tiger connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gusmao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tiger checks the leg kick. No joy there for Gusmao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around? Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao. Gusmao slips under a jab. Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Tiger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gusmao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tiger misses with a head kick.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Gusmao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tiger. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Tiger. Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target. Gusmao defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. A solid leg kick lands there for Tiger.
#CL2# Tiger takes the fight into the clinch. Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Gusmao's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Tiger breaks from the clinch.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
#T3# Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# so Tiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Tiger passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tiger tries to move to mount but Gusmao blocks the move with his legs. Gusmao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tiger is controlling him well. Tiger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gusmao some visible discomfort.
Gusmao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tiger is controlling him well. Gusmao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gusmao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tiger is controlling him well. Gusmao taking a bit of punishment here - Tiger scoring with strikes. Gusmao wants to get back to his feet. Gusmao prevents Tiger from improving position. #T4# Gusmao tries to escape but Tiger is in control. #SUB2# Tiger is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gusmao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tiger gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gusmao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tiger lets go of the hold and Gusmao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Great Tiger! Great Tiger is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Great Tiger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Cardona forces Gusmao back against the cage and clinches. Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cardona throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Cardona. Cardona misses with the head strike.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. Cardona lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Cardona misses with the head strike.
#T1# Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. We've been informed that Cardona has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cardona throws a head punch that misses. Cardona lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. #T2# Cardona working aggressively here.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Cardona lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land. Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Cardona misses with the head strike.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. Cardona prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. Cardona misses with some punches.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut. Cardona pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. #T4# A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. 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 nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao. Cardona throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head. Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch. Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Gusmao connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.#CL2# Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusmao, pushing him back against the cage. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao 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! Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona lands a right hand. Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. #ROC# Cardona is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches. Cardona is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head. Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cardona is breathing heavily. Gusmao throws a big uppercut that drops Cardona! More strikes from Gusmao and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cardona lies dazed against the cage as Gusmao celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RISE 90 Gusmao Vs. Tiger 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# Tiger connects with a solid leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tiger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though. Tiger stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao. Tiger moves out of range of the strikes. Gusmao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiger. Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tiger cracks a nice hook into Gusmao's ribs. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Tiger lands the left hand. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily. Gusmao with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tiger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. Tiger cracks Gusmao with a good jab. Tiger misses with a head kick.
Gusmao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao swinging wildly here.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Tiger lands the left hand. Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses. Tiger lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range. A big left from Gusmao misses. Tiger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice defenses there by Tiger. Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick. Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao. Tiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tiger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it. Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao with a nice cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiger cracks Gusmao with a good jab. Gusmao stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tiger works Gusmao's body with a nice hook. Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Tiger is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks. #CL2# Tiger rushes Gusmao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tiger has Gusmao pressed against the cage, preventing Gusmao from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. #BC# Gusmao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Tiger cracks the inside of Gusmao's front leg. Gusmao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gusmao lands a jab to Tiger's midsection. Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao. Tiger throws a nice inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger. Gusmao lands a body shot.
#TD2# Gusmao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Gusmao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiger. Tiger throws a leg kick that misses. Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Tiger flicks out a counter leg kick but Gusmao steps away. Gusmao throws a series of punches but Tiger avoids them all with ease. Tiger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger. Tiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gusmao lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming. Danga de danga de dang - Tiger scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.#CUT# It looks like Great Tiger has been cut. Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger. Gusmao misses with a shot to the body and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tiger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gusmao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger. An inside leg kick lands from Tiger. Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gusmao throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger. Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao swinging wildly here.
Gusmao throws out a powerful jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tiger cracks Gusmao with a right hand to the side of the head. Tiger scores with a kick to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Tiger misses with an uppercut. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Tiger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gusmao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely. Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Great Tiger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tiger works the jab nicely. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gusmao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao. An inside leg kick lands from Tiger. Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tiger blocks a jab. Tiger staying out of range there.#TD2# Tiger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gusmao quickly recovers to half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tiger is keen to just control but Gusmao is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Tiger is working for a kimura but Gusmao is defending it quite comfortably.
Gusmao is staying active underneath Tiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Gusmao is trying to stand.
#ES# Gusmao kicks off Tiger and gets to his feet. Tiger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tiger tries to clinch up. Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Tiger. Tiger throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it. Nice body kick from Tiger. Crunch! Tiger slams his shin into Gusmao's torso. Tiger throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gusmao connects with a body shot that sends Tiger's belly button to the back. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook. Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tiger connects with an inside leg kick. Tiger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gusmaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A lazy left from Tiger finds it's target. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiger. Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Tiger. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Gusmao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tiger staying out of range there.#T4# Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao. Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely. Tiger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands. Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range as Tiger strikes. Tiger connects with the punch.#CL2# Tiger closes the distance and pushes Gusmao back into the cage. Tiger presses Gusmao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tiger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gusmao checks it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Gusmao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot. A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right. Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily. Gusmao misses the jab. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao misses with a straight left. #CL2# Tiger forces Gusmao back against the cage and clinches. Gusmao has had enough of the clinch but Tiger keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiger misses with a body punch.
Gusmao stalls. Tiger fails to pull guard.
#BC# Gusmao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2# Tiger has managed to clinch.
Tiger blocking some punches.
#BC# Gusmao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch. Gusmao slips under a jab. Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Tiger slips under a jab. Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tiger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands. Tiger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A jab from Gusmao misses. Tiger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gusmao if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tiger throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao misses with the combination.
#T2# Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily. Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gusmao moves away from the strike by Tiger. Gusmao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Gusmao. Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gusmao takes a step back to recover. Gusmao throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tiger to counter with a crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Tiger. Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
Nice shot lands for Tiger. A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot. Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Gusmao misses with a shot to the body and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2# Gusmao tries to keep at a distance but Tiger has taken the fight into the clinch. Tiger works on Gusmao's body with a couple of short punches. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Tiger. #BC2# Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tiger connects with a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A big right from Gusmao misses. Gusmao misses with a straight right. A big left from Tiger misses. Gusmao lands a jab. Tiger feints and then cracks Gusmao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusmao down. #T4# Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Tiger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gusmao on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gusmao throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range. Gusmao connects with a jab. A jab lands there for Tiger. Tiger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tiger lands a nice hook to Gusmao's body. Gusmao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Tiger has closed the distance and engaged Gusmao in a clinch.
Tiger fails to pull guard.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Tiger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top. Tiger moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. Tiger's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tiger cracks Gusmao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger throws out a leg kick but Gusmao moves out of range and Tiger only half commits. Gusmao throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Gusmao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiger thinking. Gusmao slips under a jab. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react. A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet. Tiger lands with an overhand left. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. Tiger counters with a body kick. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. #T1# Nice defenses there by Tiger. Tiger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tiger thumps Gusmao with a low kick. Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao misses with a left hand and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tiger throws a body kick that misses. Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw. Tiger on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Tiger wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. Tiger lands with an overhand left. Tiger misses with a low kick.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tiger misses the shot to the body. Gusmao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tiger scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Tiger drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gusmao misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely. Gusmao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Gusmao works Tiger's body with a nice hook. Tiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Tiger.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tiger misses with a jab to the body
and Gusmao counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A cross from Tiger lands. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Tiger throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem. Nice straight punches there by Tiger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiger. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Gusmao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3# Tiger is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks. Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tiger misses with a low kick.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily. Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gusmao's knee momentarily. Tiger tries to clinch but Gusmao is having none of it. Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice body punch from Tiger. A big left from Gusmao misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Gusmao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tiger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses. Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gusmao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusmao. Gusmao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Tiger throws a body shot but no joy. A jab lands there for Tiger. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one. Tiger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Tiger wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Gusmao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tiger lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger slips under a jab from Gusmao. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tiger misses with a body kick. Gusmao with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Tiger 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.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao misses with a looping left. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away. Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Tiger throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger. Tiger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao checks a leg kick. Gusmao blocks a jab. Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao punishes Tiger's body with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao misses with a straight right. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gusmao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiger - the referee stops the clock and Gusmao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiger. Gusmao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1# Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. Tiger is looking to land body kicks. Gusmao misses with a hook. Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick. Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gusmao swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tiger missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
Gusmao ducks right into an uppercut from Tiger. Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it. Tiger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao cracks Tiger with a right hand to the side of the head. Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Tiger thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Gusmao cracks Tiger with an open hand slap. Tiger throws a body kick that misses. A right-left combo lands from Gusmao. #ROC# Tiger is rocked! Gusmao drops Tiger with a naaaaasty hook - Tiger is in real trouble here! Gusmao dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! Henrique Gusmao 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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RISE 82 - King of the Jungle
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gusmao misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand. No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusmao takes one to the chin there. Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target. Gusmao clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diego throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Diego slips under a jab. Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Gusmao shakes him off and moves away. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Gusmao misses. Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#T1# Diego avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away. Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it. Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.#CL2# Gusmao gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch. Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Diego prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Diego. Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut. Diego blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Diego takes a shot to the head. Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gusmao or not. Diego tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diego blocking some punches.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gusmao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around. Diego looking for a takedown. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Diego. Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
#T3# Diego taking a breather. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a left to the head. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand into Gusmao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gusmao's gas tank. Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Gusmao. Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego prevents a body shot from Gusmao. #T4# Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Diego lands a left hand.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego lands with a light punch inside. 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 Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far. Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusmao counters with a straight right hand. Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC# Diego is rocked!#CL# Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego, pushing him back against the cage. Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Diego lands an uppercut. Diego lands a body shot. Diego seems to have recovered his senses. Diego blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego is leaning against Gusmao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Diego working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T1# Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around? Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Diego lands with a right to the head. Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego. Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Gusmao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage. Diego scores with a knee to the head.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A short right from Diego. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Diego misses with some punches.
#T2# Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. Gusmao prevents a body shot from Diego. Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego takes a shot to the head. Diego scores with a shoulder strike. Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. Diego lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head. Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Diego tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch. Diego misses with the head strike.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao lands with a right to the head. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Gusmao working aggressively here.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao misses with a shot to the body and Diego counters with a straight right hand. Gusmao connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off. Gusmao tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3##CL2# Diego has Gusmao up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego. Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Diego wants a takedown.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Diego tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Gusmao. A short uppercut from Gusmao. Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diego tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diego blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Diego lands a body shot. Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. A short left from Gusmao. Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Diego scores with a nice hook to the head. Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao lands an uppercut. Diego lands with a right to the head. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head. #T3# Gusmao digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head. Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao cracks Diego with a nice body shot. Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Gusmao's ribcage. Gusmao let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Diego blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Diego. #T4# A short right from Diego. Gusmao gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook. Gusmao doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego. Gusmao tries to clinch up.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and clinches. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Henrique Gusmao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4##CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao prevents a body shot from Diego. Diego misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T1# Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao pushes Diego against the cage. Gusmao is working some dirty boxing. Gusmao pushes off with a quick right hook! Diego goes down! Diego tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gusmao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! Henrique Gusmao 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:
RFLFN-29 Gusmao Vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it. Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Sitsongrit rushes Gusmao and presses him up against the cage. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T1# Gusmao tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gusmao prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Gusmao cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Gusmao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.#CL# Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gusmao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around. Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not. 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! Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Gusmao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gusmao's gas tank. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Gusmao checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Gusmao misses with a hook. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice body punch from Gusmao. #CL# Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sitsongrit gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. #T3# Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. Sitsongrit looking to stall.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao takes a shot to the head. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Gusmao blocking some punches.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a body shot. #BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Gusmao sees coming a mile off. Gusmao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot lands for Gusmao. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gusmao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Gusmao's leg but Gusmao calmly moves out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around? Gusmao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit. Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
Gusmao blocks a low kick nicely. Gusmao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusmao. Gusmao circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gusmao misses with a left hand and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Gusmao tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao fails in his attempt to clinch. Gusmao stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance. Gusmao staying out of range there. Gusmao throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sitsongrit defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Gusmao misses the body punch and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Gusmao working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Gusmao. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit 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. A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside. #T4# Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head. Gusmao throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease. Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Gusmao connects with the punch. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao misses with a hook. Gusmao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Gusmao misses with a right hand and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gusmao throws a big shot that misses. Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gusmao finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head. Gusmao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao is wise to it. Gusmao avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Gusmao connects with a crisp jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
#ROC# Sitsongrit is rocked! Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao steps in with a hook that catches Sitsongrit right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gusmao follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sitsongrit looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1# Nakano looks to land a body kick but Gusmao moved away. Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakano has time to react. Gusmao throws a hook but Nakano blocks it. Nakano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it. Gusmao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakano. Gusmao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao misses with a hook. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Nakano thuds his shin into the meat of Gusmao's side. A clash of legs there as Gusmao blocks the low kick. Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakano. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nakano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nakano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts. Nakano catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Nakano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gusmao.#CL2# Gusmao moves into the clinch. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nakano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nakano blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Nakano breaks the clinch.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Nakano lands a glancing blow to the side of Gusmao's head. Gusmao scores with a hook. Nakano misses with an uppercut. Gusmao moves out of range of the body kick. Nakano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range. Gusmao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakano in his tracks. Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It seemed like Gusmao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Gusmao down. Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gusmao tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it. Nakano tried to counter with a leg kick but Gusmao avoided it. Gusmao swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab. Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nakano thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. Gusmao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nakano slips under a jab. As Gusmao backs away, Nakano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely. Nakano misses with a low kick. Nakano connects with an inside leg kick. Good work by Gusmao as he checks the leg kick. Gusmao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano. Nakano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gusmao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3# Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice defenses there by Nakano. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
Nakano slips a straight right by Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a straight left. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakano under the eye.#ROC2# Nakano is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut. Nakano misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Nakano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gusmao circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nakano to the canvas! Nakano doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gusmao keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao drops his hands momentarily and Cheyenne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gusmao throws out a powerful jab.#CUT# It looks like Chief Cheyenne has been cut. Gusmao lands with a good body shot. Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice shot lands for Gusmao. Gusmao moves out of range as Cheyenne strikes. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheyenne. Cheyenne tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance. Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheyenne. Gusmao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheyennes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao scores with a punch to the head. Cheyenne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gusmao to counter with a crisp jab. Gusmao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice shot lands for Gusmao.#ROC# Cheyenne is rocked! Gusmao connects with a crisp jab. Cheyenne is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?#KD# Gusmao drops Cheyenne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cheyenne looks back up at him and smiles so Gusmao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cheyenne bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gusmao comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cheyenne falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cheyenne was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao! After the fight, Henrique Gusmao 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:
RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Gusmao closes the distance and pushes Tiger back into the cage.#BC# Gusmao breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Gusmao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Tiger.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards. #BC# Gusmao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gusmao moves out of range of the body kick from Tiger.
A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target. Tiger flicks out a counter leg kick but Gusmao steps away.#CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gusmao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gusmao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss! Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.#CL# Gusmao clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Tiger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gusmao uses from the top position. Gusmao wants to stand but Tiger has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Gusmao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiger on the ground. Tiger 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# Tiger prevents Gusmao from standing back up.
Tiger wants to control but Gusmao is keeping him busy. Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gusmao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Tiger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gusmao has managed to free his arm - good work. Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##SUB2# Tiger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gusmao is just riding it out for now. Tiger eventually gives up the hold. Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gusmao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gusmao tries to get out of the position. Tiger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tiger prevents Gusmao from standing back up.
#SUB2# Tiger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Tiger is working for a kimura but Gusmao is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tiger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gusmao has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Gusmao tries to kick Tiger off but Tiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tiger thows a huge punch but Gusmao dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Tiger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gusmao has managed to free his arm - good work. Tiger prevents Gusmao from standing back up.
Tiger wants to control but Gusmao is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Tiger is working for a submission of some sort.
Gusmao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Gusmao is trying to stand.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tiger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gusmao wants to get back to his feet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tiger tries a low kick but Gusmao avoids it.#CL# Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
Gusmao is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tiger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gusmao is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiger has double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger is looking for a takedown. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Tiger. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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 Henrique Gusmao 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# Gusmao moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
Tiger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusmao.
Tiger defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gusmao checks a leg kick. Gusmao throws a series of strikes that have Tiger backpedaling.
#CUT# It looks like Great Tiger has been cut. Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Gusmao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gusmao wants to break free but Tiger has control.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Tiger lands an uppercut. Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao takes a shot to the head. Gusmao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tiger misses with the head strike.
Gusmao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Tiger looking for a takedown. Tiger is looking to take this one to the mat. Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head. Tiger tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Tiger. Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiger wants a takedown.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gusmao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiger throws a low kick but Gusmao moves out of range easily. #CL# Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
Tiger is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tiger prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiger.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Gusmao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Gusmao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gusmao throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease. Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range. Tiger avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Tiger tries a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao is wise to it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around? Gusmao working aggressively here.
#BC# Gusmao manages to break the clinch.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes. Tiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tiger scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one. Gusmao throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut. Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger. Tiger throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily. Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Gusmao connects with a jab.#T3# Tiger avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Tiger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gusmao if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiger throws a body kick that misses. Gusmao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiger. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. Tiger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Gusmao misses. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao is trying to break the clinch but Tiger has him pressed against the cage. Tiger lands with a right to the head. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Gusmao blocks a body shot from Tiger. Tiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. #T4# Tiger lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Gusmao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Gusmao lands. Gusmao lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tiger wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range. #CL# Gusmao clinches up against the cage. Gusmao is leaning against Tiger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Gusmao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tiger is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Tiger throws a half hearted mid kick. Gusmao avoids a kick to the body.
#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and pushes Tiger back into the cage.#BC2# Tiger breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger. #CL# Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3##CL# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Tiger gets control of Gusmao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tiger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gusmao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tiger is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Gusmao wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tiger's closed guard. He's half up but Tiger has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tiger pivots and extends the arm, Gusmao falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tiger! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Great Tiger! Great Tiger is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Great Tiger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gusmao takes one on the button. 3000 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# 3000 gets tackled into the cage by Gusmao. Gusmao maintains the clinch. 3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
3000 misses with a knee to the head. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, 3000 creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it.
#BC2# 3000 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 3000 misses with a body kick.#T1# A big left from Gusmao misses. 3000 avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight. 3000 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gusmao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. 3000 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and clinches. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Gusmao. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from 3000. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000. #T2# Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao lands a body punch. 3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao. 3000 misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 3000 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of 3000s head. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. 3000 misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected. 3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage. 3000 looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Gusmao. 3000 misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. 3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. 3000 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. 3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down 3000.#BC2# 3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gusmao with a hook. 3000 scores with a jab to the head.
3000 throws a big shot that misses. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. 3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000. An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target. 3000 throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gusmao scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC# 3000 is rocked! 3000 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. 3000 is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. 3000 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gusmao or not. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends 3000's eyes rolling into the back of his head! 3000 drops to his knees and Gusmao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! After the fight, Henrique Gusmao 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:
RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao scores with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Great Tiger has been cut. Gusmao thuds a left hand into Tiger's body. Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tiger takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses. Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Tiger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tiger staying out of range there. Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. Tiger cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. Tiger blocks a jab. Gusmao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gusmao misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tiger takes one on the button. Tiger keeps the fight on the outside. Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gusmao misses with a body shot.
#T1# Gusmao misses with a looping left. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and clinches. Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Tiger lands an uppercut. Tiger misses with some punches.
Gusmao tries to break free but Tiger pushes him back against the cage. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger prevents Gusmao from breaking the clinch. Tiger lands a body shot. 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! Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Gusmao breaks the clinch.
Gusmao catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses. #T2# Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao misses with a looping left. Gusmao cracks Tiger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gusmao scores with a punch to the head.#ROC# Tiger is rocked! Gusmao shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tiger takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gusmao sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tiger bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! In his post fight interview, Henrique Gusmao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Great Tiger was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated, he stole my stash of holy herb and smoked it so I had nothing to prepare for the fight!'.
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Event:
RFL-60 Orndorf vs. Antonovich
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Gusmao blocks a jab. Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming. Gusmao 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. Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gusmao thinking. Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab. Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao. Nice body punch from Gusmao. Suarez looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it. Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gusmao misses with a hook. Suarez throws a counter combo. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Suarez on that attempt. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gusmao defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.#TD2# Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there. Gusmao wants to get back to his feet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gusmao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Gusmao is trying to stand up here but Suarez is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Suarez throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range. Gusmao wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance. Suarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gusmao defends it well. Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.#CL# Gusmao moves into range and clinches up with Suarez. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Suarez can't get the takedown.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez. Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao is pressed up against the cage. Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gusmao down to the mat. Gusmao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Suarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2# Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gusmao tries to kick Suarez off but Suarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Suarez throwing shots but Gusmao is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Suarez there. Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gusmao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES# Gusmao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL# Gusmao moves into the clinch. Suarez blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T4# Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez has Gusmao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gusmao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Suarez's head. Suarez can't get the takedown.
Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Good body shot from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Gusmao manages to get underhooks.
Gusmao works on Suarez's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Suarez takes a shot to the head. Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Suarez prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao is defending well against a takedown attempt. Suarez looks winded! Gusmao prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Gusmao. Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.#CL# Gusmao clinches up with Suarez and pushes him back against the cage. Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusmao shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Suarez takes a shot to the head. Suarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gusmao prevents it.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Suarez is working for takedown but Gusmao is calmly controlling the position for now. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards. Gusmao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Suarez is breathing heavily. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusmao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Gusmao. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards. Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Suarez is rocked! A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Suarez's ribcage. Suarez let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Good body shot from Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
#T2# Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A shot in the inside from Gusmao. A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
A short uppercut from Gusmao. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. The fighters are playing wrist control here with Suarez pressed against the cage. Gusmao frees himself up and cracks Suarez with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Suarez crumples to the floor, out cold! Gusmao jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title! Henrique Gusmao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good low kick that Gusmao was not able to check. #CL2# Gusmao darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards. Gusmao lands a shot to the body. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gusmao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. 3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage. Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.#TD# 3000 pulls guard successfully.
3000 is trying to control the position but Gusmao postures up. 3000 has a closed guard, preventing Gusmao from standing up. #SUB# 3000 is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
Gusmao wants to stand but 3000 has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. 3000 has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gusmao. The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gusmao throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it. 3000 fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it.#CL2# Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# 3000 pulls Gusmao into guard.
#SUB# 3000 has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gusmao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB# 3000 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily. Gusmao tries to stand but 3000 is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# 3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# 3000 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well.#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gusmao wants to get up but he can't break 3000's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Gusmao got a little sloppy there for a moment and 3000 has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusmao has managed to get both his arms back between 3000's legs - danger averted. Gusmao is looking to stand up but 3000 won't let him. #SUB# 3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. 3000 is trying to keep Gusmao in close.
#SU2# Gusmao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on 3000, up you get! Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. 3000 just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4# 3000 moves out of range as Gusmao strikes. As Gusmao looks to move away, 3000 throws a big counter combo but Gusmao just gets out of the way. Gusmao tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely. Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Gusmao misses. Gusmao wants to clinch but 3000 slips to the side and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. 3000 throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice straight punches there by 3000. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of 3000. Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it. Gusmao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. 3000 throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy. Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gusmao tests 3000's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000. Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but 3000 avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. 3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gusmao just stands there and leans against the cage. A short left from 3000. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. 3000 lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards. 3000 tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 3000 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 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! Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by 3000. 3000 blocking some punches.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. 3000 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him. 3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. 3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. 3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
3000 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao. 3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gusmao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. 3000 throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gusmao slips a straight right by 3000. Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily. Donk. Gusmao catches 3000 right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a 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! 3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. 3000 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. 3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a body shot. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. 3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao holds him up against the cage and eventually 3000 drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# 3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao works on 3000's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Gusmao. 3000 working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao lands with a light punch inside. 3000 struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. 3000 looking to slow down the pace here. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 3000 working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Gusmao keeps control of 3000 as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao. 3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Gusmao instigates a clinch. Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD# 3000 pulls guard. Gusmao wanted to stand there but 3000 had control of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy. 3000 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Gusmao moves into the clinch. 3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. 3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. 3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. 3000 is trying to maintain a safe position but Gusmao gets an underhook and turns 3000 into the cage. A short left from Gusmao. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
#T1# 3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by 3000.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 taking a breather. Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# 3000 is rocked! A short right from Gusmao. Oh 3000 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# 3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on 3000's shoulder, as 3000 tries to avoid the shot. Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# 3000 tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch. Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 3000 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage. 3000 misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. 3000 misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# 3000 is trying to stall.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 3000 seems to have got his legs back now. Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot. Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao dips a shoulder and cracks 3000 with a mighty uppercut! 3000 falls back against the cage and Gusmao unloads with a barrage of strikes! 3000 is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gusmao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion! A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1# Young ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Gusmao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.#CL# Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Young. Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Young. A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not. I was talking to Gusmao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Young blocks an uppercut.
Young blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've been informed that Young has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Young looking for a takedown. Young is working for takedown but Gusmao is calmly controlling the position for now. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedidiah Young. Young blocks a body shot from Gusmao. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Young is looking to control Gusmao's arms but Gusmao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage. #T1# Young is looking for a takedown. A head punch blocked on the inside by Young. A short uppercut from Gusmao. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. #TD2# Young gets control of Gusmao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Young will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gusmao wanted to stand there but Young had control of the position. #T2# We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Gusmao closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Young tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Young. Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Young tries to tie him up. Young is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Gusmao tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Young's head. Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Young pushes off an throws an elbow but Gusmao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Gusmao throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Gusmao. Young tries for a takedown but Gusmao manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Young tries to tie him up. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Young is trying to drag Gusmao to the mat but Gusmao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Young looks winded! Gusmao presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4# Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gusmao digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Young. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards. Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards. Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Young's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Young scrambles back to his feet.#CL# Gusmao darts in and clinches Young up against the cage. Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around? A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao. Young tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young wants to break free but Gusmao has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Young pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Young is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedidiah Young. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head. Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Young is breathing heavily. Gusmao lands with a left to the head. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young blocking some punches.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young misses with a knee to the head. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Young tries to tie him up. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Young's head. #T2# A shot in the inside from Gusmao. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gusmao is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards. Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body. Gusmao lands a nice uppercut. Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Young is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gusmao to keep the fight standing. Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
#CL# Gusmao instigates a clinch. Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside. Gusmao lands a body punch. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao. Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2# Young manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gusmao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young's guard. Young striking off his back but it's not causing Gusmao any problems. #T4# Gusmao wanted to stand there but Young had control of the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. This has been an exciting period of action! Young tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gusmao just stands there and leans against the cage. Young tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow. Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gusmao pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Gusmao rushes Young and presses him up against the cage. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao works on Young's body with a couple of short punches. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Gusmao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC# Young is rocked! Gusmao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.#CL2# Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. Gusmao works on Young's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut. Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gusmao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Young to his knees! Gusmao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! A less than humble Henrique Gusmao 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:
HonoHi 5: Qualification
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1# Massi throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Massi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Massi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Massi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Massi.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Massi controls the action.
Massi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Massi throws a head punch that misses. Massi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Massi uses good head movement to avoid it. Massi misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Massi lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Nice body punch from Gusmao. Gusmao is working Massi over against the cage. Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Massi uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Massi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow. Massi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Massi working aggressively here.
Massi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Massi has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao digs a right hand into Massi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Massi's gas tank. Gusmao misses with some punches.
Massi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Massi lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Massi uses good head movement to avoid it. Massi has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Massi is struggling to control the position. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massi's elbow. Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Massi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Massi controls the action.
Massi trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Massi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy. Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gusmao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Massi can turn it around. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Massi's head. A short right from Massi on the inside. A short body shot lands from Massi as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Massi misses with a hook from the clinch. Massi blocks a body shot from Gusmao. Gusmao lands a shoulder strike. Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Massi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gusmao takes a shot to the head. Gusmao lands a body punch. Massi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head. A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. Massi misses with some punches.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massi misses with a short punch on the inside. Massi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Massi. Gusmao gets through Massi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Massi backwards. Massi lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Massi. A short right from Gusmao. Massi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Massi. A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Massi. Gusmao is leaning against Massi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao tries a body shot but Massi blocks it.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Massi misses with some punches.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Massi or not. Massi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it. 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 Henrique Gusmao 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##CL2# Massi moves into range and clinches up with Gusmao. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Massi controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao. Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Gusmao. Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Massi's head. #ROC# Massi is rocked! Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Massi is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Massi misses with a hook from the clinch. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massi seems to have recovered his senses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Massi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Massis head. Massi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Massi backwards. Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Massi. Gusmao is working Massi over against the cage.#T1# Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Massi backwards. Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massi can do to turn this around? Massi misses with the head strike.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Massi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao. Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massi takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Massi is breathing heavily. Gusmao pushes Massi against the cage. Gusmao is working some dirty boxing. Gusmao pushes off with a quick right hook! Massi goes down! Massi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gusmao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! In his post fight interview, Henrique Gusmao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 13
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Duanesboy staying out of range there. Gusmao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Gusmao.#CL2# Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch. Duanesboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gusmao has double underhooks. Gusmao keeps control of Duanesboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Gusmao on the inside. #BC# Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Duanesboy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duanesboy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy. Duanesboy misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao lunges at Duanesboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duanesboy's hand. Duanesboy misses with a straight right. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gusmao throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range. Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.#T1# Duanesboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
Duanesboy tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gusmao lands with a cross. Duanesboy lands a jab. Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duanesboy momentarily.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab. Duanesboy slips under a jab from Gusmao. Gusmao throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it. Gusmao takes a swing at Duanesboy's ribcage but misses. Gusmao misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duanesboy misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely. Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target. The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duanesboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusmao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Duanesboy scores with a body shot.
#T2# Gusmao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gusmao misses with a double jab.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch. Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao. Duanesboy misses the jab. Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Duanesboy defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand. Gusmao digs a good body shot into Duanesboy's ribs. Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch. Gusmao with a hook. Gusmao misses with a right hand enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab. Duanesboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duanesboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Duanesboy clinches. #BC# Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Duanesboy walks into a stiff left hand from Gusmao. Gusmao swings for the body but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw. Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming. Duanesboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.#T3# Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy. Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it. Duanesboy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gusmao tries to clinch up but Duanesboy circles away and keeps his distance. Duanesboy misses with a straight right. Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Duanesboy. Jab from Gusmao. Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gusmao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duanesboy's efforts to push away. Duanesboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage. Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
#BC# Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duanesboy under the eye.#CL# Duanesboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Duanesboy.
#BC# Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duanesboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao. Gusmao swats away the attempt to clinch by Duanesboy. Gusmao fails in his attempt to clinch. Duanesboy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao. Duanesboy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao. Duanesboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Duanesboy darts in and clinches Gusmao up against the cage. Gusmao misses with the head strike.
#BC# Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusmao throws a jab when Duanesboy was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duanesboy is looking to clinch. Gusmao swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duanesboy throws out the jab. Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrique Gusmao 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# Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Duanesboy is just out of range. Duanesboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duanesboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusmao circles away.
Gusmao throws a poor cross that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target. The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duanesboy doesn't seem phased though. Gusmao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Duanesboy thuds his right hand into Gusmao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Duanesboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusmao momentarily.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! and Gusmao counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Duanesboy! He's just covering up as Gusmao starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion! Henrique Gusmao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NJMMA 68
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Will misses with a looping right. Gusmao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Will manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Will throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusmao is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Will misses the target. A left lands for Will. Good shot there by Gusmao. Gusmao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Will counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Will pushes him off. A lazy left from Gusmao finds it's target. Will cracks Gusmao with a good jab. A swing and a miss from Will. Gusmao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Will counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Will. 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! Gusmao lands the left hand.#ROC2# Will is rocked!#T1# Gusmao lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Hasselfrau fails in his attempt to clinch. Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook. Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside. Gusmao is looking to counter punch. Hasselfrau tries to clinch there but Gusmao circles away.
Hasselfrau ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao. Gusmao works Hasselfrau's body with a nice hook. Good exchange - Gusmao coming out on top. Gusmao jabs Hasselfrau to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hasselfrau moves forwards but Gusmao connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hasselfrau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circle momentarily. Gusmao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT# It looks like Zardu Hasselfrau has been cut. Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hasselfrau tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance. We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hasselfrau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasselfrau wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. Gusmao scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hasselfrau. Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusmao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Gusmao lands with a nice body punch. Gusmao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hasselfrau shoots for a double leg takedown but Gusmao sprawls well. He's pushed Hasselfrau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hasselfrau walks into a jab.#ROC# Hasselfrau is rocked! Gusmao lands with an overhand left. Hasselfrau is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hasselfrau in his tracks. Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao throws a monster overhand right that drops Hasselfrau! Gusmao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1# Ancheese misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ancheese's efforts to push away. Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ancheeses head. Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ancheese's elbow. #BC2# Ancheese breaks the clinch.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ancheese, pushing him back against the cage. Ancheese tries to break free but Gusmao pushes him back against the cage. Gusmao cracks Ancheese with a nice body shot. Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Ancheese avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage. Gusmao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ancheese's efforts to push away. Ancheese takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Ancheese manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusmao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ancheese pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gusmao back to the cage. Ancheese follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. An inside leg kick lands from Ancheese. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Crunch! Ancheese slams his shin into Gusmao's torso. Ancheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao. Ancheese replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gusmao blocks it well.#T1# Both fighters circling a little - Ancheese finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Gusmao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL# Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Ancheese manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao dodges the punch combination from Ancheese.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gusmao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gusmao finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ancheese's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gusmao falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Ancheese!
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Event:
EFA 4 Diaz vs Petmalu
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Brooks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside. A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Gusmao had a free shot at his head there. Brooks dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fighters circle momentarily. Gusmao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gusmao swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It looked like Gusmao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Gusmao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Gusmao, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Gusmao against the cage but Gusmao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gusmao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gusmao with a hook. Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. Gusmao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Brooks prevents Gusmao from breaking the clinch. Brooks is leaning against Gusmao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gusmao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gusmao. Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gusmao's efforts to push away. Brooks has Gusmao pressed against the cage.
Gusmao can't break the clinch.
#T2# Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Gusmao manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gusmao stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks . Brooks gets slowly back to his feet. Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brooks . Gusmao misses with a double jab.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem. Brooks has a takedown stuffed. Gusmao misses the shot to the body. Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem. Brooks is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gusmao is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gusmao dips to his left and cracks Brooks with an uppercut! Gusmao throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely. Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brooks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusmao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brooks tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance. Brooks misses with a double jab
and Gusmao counters with a one-two to the body. Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A punch combination from Brooks misses. Gusmao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A combination from Gusmao does no damage. Gusmao misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a left and a right that stings Gusmao. Gusmao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Gusmao backing up. Gusmao nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Brooks darts in and clinches Gusmao up against the cage. Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Brooks jumps guard.
#SUB2# Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well. Gusmao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gusmao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Brooks takes one to the chin there. Gusmao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Brooks wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance. Good exchange - Gusmao coming out on top. Gusmao lands a jab to the nose. Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks .
Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem. Henrique Gusmao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Danga de danga de dang - Gusmao scores with a four punch combination!#ROC# Brooks 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! Gusmao jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well. Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him? Gusmao drops Brooks with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gusmao follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao! A victorious Henrique Gusmao 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Gusmao throws a right and a left that both miss. Gusmao swinging wildly here.
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Gusmao. Snyder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2# Snyder is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Wiley Snyder has been cut. Snyder dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Snyder gets in close and instigates a clinch. Snyder misses with a knee to the head. #T1# Gusmao is looking to break free of the clinch but Snyder has double underhooks. Gusmao wants to get back to striking at distance but Snyder won't allow it.
Gusmao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Snyder avoiding damage.
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
Gusmao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gusmao is trying to break the clinch but Snyder is controlling him. Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Snyder stalling the fight.
Snyder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusmao up against the cage. Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head. Gusmao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Snyder tries to tie him up. Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wiley Snyder. Gusmao catches Snyder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Snyder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gusmao throws a series of punches but Snyder moves out of range. Gusmao lands a big right hook! Snyder looks hurt but is still standing! Gusmao lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Snyder falls down and Gusmao dives in with a huge hammer fist! Snyder's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gusmao runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrique Gusmao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1# Gusmao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gusmao lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Sydney Vang has been cut. Vang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gusmao comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Vang stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gusmao is on him like rabid pit bull! Vang slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
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