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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Gastineau shoots in but no luck this time.
Lastairman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lastairman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lastairman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Lastairman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gastineau defends it well.
Patrick Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but Lastairman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lastairman leaves Gastineau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau looks for a takedown but Lastairman sprawls well.
A nice side step and Lastairman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lastairman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Gastineau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lastairman.#T1##CL#
Gastineau moves into the clinch successfully.
Lastairman crunches a lovely knee into Gastineau's ribcage.
Lastairman effectively controlling the action here.
Gastineau jumps guard but Lastairman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lastairman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gastineau.
Gastineau tries to circle away but Lastairman has him pinned against the cage.
Gastineau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lastairman keeps control of Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gastineau pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lastairman slowing the pace effectively.
Lastairman cracks Gastineau with a nice body shot.
Gastineau has had enough of the clinch but Lastairman keeps him there for the moment.
Gastineau can't break the clinch.
Lastairman prevents the takedown attempt.
Gastineau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lastairman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gastineau avoids it.#T3#
Gastineau is trying to force a seperation but Lastairman has the dominant position.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Lastairman manages to get underhooks.
Gastineau tries a body shot but Lastairman blocks it.
Gastineau lands a body shot.
Gastineau stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Lastairman.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but Lastairman won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gastineau.
Lastairman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lastairman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gastineau or not.
Gastineau trying to land knees to the body.
Gastineau fails to pull guard.
Gastineau misses with a knee to the head.
Gastineau jumps guard but Lastairman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gastineau is trying to force a seperation but Lastairman has the dominant position.
Lastairman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lastairman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lastairman sprawls well. Lastairman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codename Lastairman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Lastairman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lastairman with the counter takedown but Gastineau avoids it easily.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Lastairman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lastairman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gastineau sprawls well. He's pushed Lastairman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lastairman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lastairman misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. 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.
Gastineau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Gastineau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gastineau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lastairman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gastineau tries to clinch up.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lastairman tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lastairman to the ground. Lastairman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lastairman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lastairman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Gastineau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Lastairman. No joy for Gastineau on that attempt.
Lastairman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt
and Lastairman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gastineau thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lastairman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gastineau avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Gastineau throws a head kick that misses.
Lastairman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gastineau tries to avoid it but Lastairman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gastineau to the ground. Gastineau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gastineau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lastairman.
Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lastairman.#TD2#
Lastairman shoots in and gets a takedown into Gastineau's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gastineau manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lastairman is pressed up against the cage. Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lastairman down to the mat. Lastairman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Gastineau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lastairman defends well and Gastineau ends up having to push Lastairman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lastairman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gastineau is controlling Lastairman's posture.
Gastineau is looking to sweep but instead, Lastairman has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau pushes Lastairman off looking to stand but Lastairman dives back in and keeps control.
Gastineau is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lastairman jumps into side control!#SU2#
Lastairman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Lastairman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gastineau is trying to defend but Lastairman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lastairman stalling.
Gastineau gets full guard.
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 Patrick Gastineau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lastairman is looking to clinch.
Gastineau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gastineau tries to clinch but Lastairman moves out of range.
Gastineau shoots in and drives through. Lastairman sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lastairman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gastineau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lastairman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Lastairman ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt.
Lastairman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lastairman wants it to stay on the feet.
Lastairman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Gastineau misses
and Lastairman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lastairman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gastineau rather than just go for the knockout.
Gastineau misses with a shot to the body
and Lastairman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Lastairman circles away easily
and Lastairman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gastineau really felt that one!
Lastairman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Lastairman ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Lastairman takes the fight into the clinch.
Lastairman tries to work over Gastineau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lastairman misses with a body punch.
Gastineau prevents a body shot from Lastairman.
Lastairman scores a nice knee to the body.
Gastineau wants a takedown.
Lastairman landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Gastineau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lastairman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lastairman struggles to land a body shot inside as Gastineau controls his hands.
Gastineau wants a takedown but no success here.
Lastairman lands a body punch. #BC2#
Lastairman breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Lastairman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gastineau's guard.
Lastairman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Lastairman gets to his feet. Gastineau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lastairman dives in and grabs Gastineau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gastineau pushes down on Lastairman's head and hops out.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Lastairman shoots in but Gastineau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lastairman sprawls well. Lastairman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lastairman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gastineau quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Codename Lastairman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lastairman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Codename Lastairman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Stout sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stout throwing a counter right hand but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.#CL#
Stout darts in and clinches Gastineau up against the cage.#BC#
Stout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into Gastineau's guard.
Stout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stout has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gastineau is trying to keep Stout in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout won't allow Gastineau to sweep him here. #T1#
Gastineau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gastineau is trying to keep Stout in close.
Stout throwing strikes but missing.
Gastineau controls Stout momentarily but Stout frees himself.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gastineau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stout is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gastineau.
Gastineau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Stout working the ground and pound.
Gastineau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stout throws an elbow but Gastineau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stout cracks Gastineau with a big right hand but Gastineau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stout throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stout working away.
Stout working the head and body with strikes.
Stout lands some shots froms side control.
Gastineau tries to buck Stout off but Stout is having none of it.#T3#
Stout working away.
Gastineau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gastineau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gastineau looks winded!
Stout scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gastineau to see if he's OK.
Gastineau is not content to let Stout control the position.
Stout works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stout has control of an arm but Gastineau manages to advance to Stout's back!#SUB2#
Gastineau is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stout tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Stout wants to hold on but Gastineau pushes him away.
Stout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gastineau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stout flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stout tries to lock up and control but Gastineau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stout manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout is trying to get back to full guard.
Gastineau is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirby Stout dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gastineau is looking to clinch.
Gastineau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stout counters with a head kick.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stout looks to clinch
and Gastineau counters with a two punch combo.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Stout swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Stout closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Gastineau kicks off Stout and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Gastineau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.
Stout looks to score with a jab to the body but Gastineau is just out of range.
Stout connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stout shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gastineau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stout defends it well.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Stout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Stout as Gastineau shoots in.#TD#
Stout closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gastineau quickly recovers to half guard.
Stout lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stout is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stout is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby Stout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gastineau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Stout landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stout scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stout seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stout drops an elbow to the side of Gastineau's head.
Gastineau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gastineau is trying to stand.
#T3#
Gastineau has hold of Stout's hands but Stout slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stout lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gastineau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stout 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.
Gastineau manages to get to full guard.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stout is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Stout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stout is in close to Gastineau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stout postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Gastineau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stout throws a big elbow that misses.
Gastineau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stout.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gastineau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirby Stout 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#
Stout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
Gastineau tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stout was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gastineau or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout, which made it look bad.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a takedown. Stout tries to sprawl out of it but Gastineau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gastineau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Stout fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gastineau to the ground. Stout is now in Gastineau's guard.
Stout postures up and lands a big shot to Gastineau's brow.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Stout content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Gastineau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stout presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Stout pulls guard effortlessly.
Stout will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stout is trying to keep Gastineau in close.
#SUB#
Gastineau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stout wants to get back to his feet but Gastineau is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gastineau preventing the sweep.
Gastineau prevents Stout from getting back to his feet.
Stout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stout throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stout trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Stout shoots and misses
and Gastineau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gastineau blocks a head kick by Stout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stout. #T4#
Stout fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patrick Gastineau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirby Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Stout scores with a takedown into Gastineau's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stout 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirby Stout!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gastineau has Bahktayn pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn tries a body shot but Gastineau blocks it.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Bahktayn won't allow it.
#T1#
Bahktayn dodges an elbow strike from Gastineau.
#TD#
Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Bahktayn to the mat.
Gastineau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gastineau is trying to control the position but Bahktayn postures up.
Gastineau wants to control the position but Bahktayn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gastineau wants to improve his position but Bahktayn is controlling well.
Gastineau is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau wants to control but Bahktayn passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahktayn wants to control but Gastineau is keeping him busy. #T2##SU2#
Bahktayn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bahktayn but Bahktayn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Bahktayn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Bahktayn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gastineau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau throws a head kick that misses.
Gastineau goes for a double leg but Bahktayn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bahktayn continues to drive forward.
Gastineau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#T3#
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
Bahktayn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Bahktayn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bahktayn showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Gastineau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patrick Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.#T4##CL#
Gastineau clinches up with Bahktayn and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bahktayn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastineau but Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gastineau fails with the takedown
and Bahktayn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahktayn fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Datu Bahktayn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Bahktayn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastineau did well to prevent Bahktayn getting side control.
Gastineau wants to get back to his feet.
Gastineau controlling the position well. #SU2#
Bahktayn stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Bahktayn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses.
Bahktayn avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Gastineau clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gastineau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Bahktayn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn prevents Gastineau from breaking the clinch.
Bahktayn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gastineau misses with some punches.
#T2#
Bahktayn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bahktayn smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahktayn avoids it really well and circles away.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.#T3#
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gastineau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bahktayn leaves Gastineau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gastineau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bahktayn's waist but Bahktayn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gastineau off to one side.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau wants to clinch.#T4#
Bahktayn slips under a jab.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bahktayn is defended easily by Gastineau.
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bahktayn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Bahktayn circles away.
Bahktayn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Gastineau has Bahktayn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahktayn pushes Gastineau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Datu Bahktayn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Gastineau lands.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahktayn swivels and escapes.
Bahktayn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Bahktayn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bahktayn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gastineau tries to clinch but Bahktayn is having none of it.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gastineau is fending him off so far but Bahktayn persists. Nope, Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Gastineau tries to close the distance and clinch but Bahktayn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gastineau.
Bahktayn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bahktayn keeps the fight on the outside.
Gastineau misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Gastineau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bahktayn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bahktayn keeping moving, preventing Gastineau from controlling successfully.
Bahktayn controlling the position.#ES2#
Bahktayn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gastineau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Gastineau's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bahktayn breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Gastineau wants to clinch but Bahktayn slips to the side
and Bahktayn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bahktayn darts in looking for a takedown but Gastineau gets double underhooks and turns Bahktayn into the cage. #CL#
Gastineau moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Gastineau avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bahktayn walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahktayn slips a jab and a cross from Gastineau.
Gastineau shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Gastineau misses the target.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bahktayn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gastineau's half guard.#T4#
Bahktayn throwing shots but Gastineau is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Bahktayn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gastineau is looking to chop away at Bahktayn's legs.
Datu Bahktayn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gastineau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahktayn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Datu Bahktayn.
I've got Bahktayn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datu Bahktayn!
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