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Event:
EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Grechov darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Grechov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grechov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grechov is defending well for now.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grechov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grechov is just out of range.
Grechov misses with a double jab.
Grechov 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Rodney Gibson has been cut.
Grechov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Grechov clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but Grechov blocks it.
Grechov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Grechov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson can't break the clinch.
Gibson missing with knees to the body.
Grechov dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
We've been hearing reports that Grechov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grechov avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
Gibson prevents Grechov from breaking the clinch.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grechov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Grechov tries to keep at a distance but Gibson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grechov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Grechov. #T2##CL#
Grechov moves into the clinch.
Grechov has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grechov managing to block the knees to the body from Gibson.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grechov blocks it with crossed arms.
Grechov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Grechov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Grechov misses.
Grechov shoots in but no luck this time.
Grechov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Grechov misses.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Grechov moves out of range.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grechov sprawls well. Grechov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trenton Grechov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodney Gibson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Grechov does no damage.
Grechov fails with a takedown attempt.
Grechov throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Gibson misses
and Grechov counters with a stiff right hand.
Grechov shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as Grechov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Grechov. 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.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grechov lands a nice looking body kick.
Grechov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grechov has knocked Gibson down with a huge combo! Grechov steps away and waves a wobbly Gibson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gibson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grechov finish him?#T1#
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grechov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Trenton Grechov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grechov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grechov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibson throws a head kick but Grechov moves out of range.
#KD#
Grechov sends Gibson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grechov is motioning to the referee to let Gibson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Grechov closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson is trying to break free.
Grechov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grechov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Grechov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Grechov lands a big uppercut and Gibson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gibson looks OK. Grechov waves Gibson back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Rodney Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grechov counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gibson badly! Grechov follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gibson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Grechov finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trenton Grechov!
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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gibson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is looking for a sweep.
Harpik takes a little break here. Gibson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harpik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harpik.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing a few strikes. #T1#
Harpik throws a strike aimed at the side of Gibson's head but Gibson avoids it well.
Harpik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harpik scores with punches from side control.
Gibson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Harpik working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Harpik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harpik working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Gibson is rocked!
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Harpik dominates the positioning.
Harpik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harpik scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik happy to just control the position for now.
Gibson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Harpik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is being controlled here.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
Harpik lands a strong strike to the head of Gibson. That's dazed him! Harpik looking to finish here. Gibson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harpik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gibson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodney Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo throws a shot to the body.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gibson rushes Rodrigo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Gibson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibson.
Gibson lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigo in his tracks for a moment.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break free.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigo's efforts to push away.#T1#
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibson.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
A knee to the head by Gibson.
#T2#
Gibson wants a takedown.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.#BC#
Gibson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigo moves away and avoids it.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gibson keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodrigo tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gibson keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Gibson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibson lands an elbow inside that Rodrigo shrugs off.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibson.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Gibson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gibson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gibson throws an elbow but misses.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Gibson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Gibson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gibson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gibson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Rodrigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gibson is pushing Rodrigo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigo avoids it.
Rodney Gibson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gibson lands a left hand.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigo's efforts to push away.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Rodrigo manages to get underhooks.
Gibson trying to land knees to the body.
Gibson misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigo working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gibson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigo's brow.
A short left from Gibson.
Gibson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks. #T4#
A short left from Gibson.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Gibson lands an elbow inside that Rodrigo shrugs off.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
Gibson misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Gibson 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#
Gibson thows a body kick. Rodrigo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodrigo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Rodrigo misses with a body kick.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
Gibson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Gibson pushes Rodrigo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Gibson digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo's ribcage. Rodrigo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodrigo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Gibson to work.
Gibson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigo won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Gibson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gibson landing knees to the head.
Gibson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Gibson stalling against the cage.
Gibson missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Gibson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo working hard to break the clinch.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Nice elbow from Gibson.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson digs a right hand into Rodrigo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigo's gas tank.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Julio Rodrigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodney Gibson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Gibson!
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