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Event:
CFC 4: Welcome To The Show
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Graham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gustuvf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustuvf, not yet.
Gustuvf pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Graham stands and steps away. Gustuvf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gustuvf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham counters with a one-two to the body.
Graham goes for a double leg but Gustuvf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustuvf continues to drive forward.
Gustuvf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graham manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustuvf with a poor takedown
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustuvf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Gustuvf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustuvf leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustuvf takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Gustuvf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Graham.
Gustuvf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustuvf shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graham has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustuvf goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Graham leaves Gustuvf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustuvf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Graham looks winded!
Gustuvf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Gustuvf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Graham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gustuvf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Graham has closed the distance and engaged Gustuvf in a clinch.
Gustuvf tries to pull guard but Graham won't allow it.
Graham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustuvf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
Gustuvf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Gustuvf has control of the leg. #T3#
Graham has hold of Gustuvf's hands but Gustuvf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gustuvf lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustuvf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gustuvf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gustuvf is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham trying to control but Gustuvf postures up.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustuvf is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Gustuvf seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Gustuvf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Graham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustuvf's waist but Gustuvf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Gustuvf tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Gustuvf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustuvf throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustuvf with a body shot.
Gustuvf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustuvf throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustuvf leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Graham darts in and clinches Gustuvf up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Graham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Graham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Graham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Gustuvf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Gustuvf. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Alex Gustuvf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Graham.#CL2#
Graham darts in and clinches Gustuvf up against the cage.
The referee calls for Graham to work.
#BC#
Gustuvf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustuvf avoids the head kick by Graham.
Gustuvf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gustuvf defends it well.#CL#
Gustuvf takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Gustuvf effectively controlling the action here.
Graham has Gustuvf pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Gustuvf manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustuvf tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gustuvf fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gustuvf clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Gustuvf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Graham gets control of Gustuvf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Graham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustuvf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Gustuvf stands up over Graham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustuvf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gustuvf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graham for as long as he can get away with.
Graham thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustuvf postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustuvf advances to half guard.
Graham trying to hold on to Gustuvf's head to control him but Gustuvf postures up.
Gustuvf performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 Alex Gustuvf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gustuvf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustuvf tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Gustuvf.
Gustuvf looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Shane Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustuvf misses with a hook.
Gustuvf fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gustuvf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graham on his heels. He'll look to pass Graham's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Graham manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gustuvf goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graham stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Graham manages to pull guard.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustuvf controls the pace.
Gustuvf'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.#T2#
Graham wants to sweep here but Gustuvf controlling him for the moment.
Gustuvf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustuvf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Gustuvf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gustuvf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustuvf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graham pinned against the cage. Graham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gustuvf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustuvf shoots and misses #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Gustuvf tries to score a body lock takedown but Graham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustuvf tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gustuvf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustuvf tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustuvf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Gustuvf dives in and scores a takedown into Graham's guard.#SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustuvf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustuvf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham is looking to stand up but Gustuvf isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Graham.
Well Graham 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Graham!
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Event:
CFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Gustuvf shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustuvf.
Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Gustuvf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fernandez takes a swing at Gustuvf's ribcage but misses.
Gustuvf misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf.
Gustuvf swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandez.
Gustuvf dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Gustuvf's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Gustuvf moves out of range.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustuvf. Gustuvf gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustuvf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alex Gustuvf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustuvf looks winded!
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Gustuvf has been cut.
Gustuvf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gustuvf slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustuvf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Gustuvf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustuvf keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustuvf tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gustuvf back to the cage. Fernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gustuvf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez cracks Gustuvf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Gustuvf circles away.
Fernandez works Gustuvf's body with a nice hook.
Gustuvf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Gustuvf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Gustuvf circles away.
Gustuvf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Gustuvf circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustuvf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustuvf circles away.
#TD2#
Gustuvf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Gustuvf is now in Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to stand but Gustuvf is controlling the position. #T4#
Gustuvf looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fernandez has an active guard here but Gustuvf has managed to pass into half guard.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Gustuvf keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gustuvf's cut.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gustuvf.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustuvf but Gustuvf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustuvf fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez stuns Gustuvf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Gustuvf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gustuvf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fernandez lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Gustuvf gets tackled into the cage by Fernandez. Fernandez maintains the clinch.
Gustuvf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf.#T2#
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustuvf after a bit of a struggle.
Gustuvf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez wants to break free but Gustuvf has control.
Gustuvf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustuvf is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gustuvf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fernandez uses from the top position.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustuvf is keeping the position for now.
Gustuvf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustuvf, not yet.
Fernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Gustuvf keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Gustuvf working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Gustuvf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustuvf's guard. #REVR#
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Fernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustuvf is proving hard to escape from.
Alex Gustuvf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustuvf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Gustuvf defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Gustuvf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Gustuvf'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Gustuvf circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gustuvf closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandez trying to stall but Gustuvf improves his position.
Fernandez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gustuvf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustuvf has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gustuvf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fernandez is trying to keep an underhook but Gustuvf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gustuvf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Gustuvf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Gustuvf is very close to passing his half guard.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Gustuvf has control of the leg.
Fernandez tries to kick Gustuvf off but Gustuvf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emilio Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustuvf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf.
Fernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Fernandez.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustuvf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustuvf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustuvf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Gustuvf rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustuvf avoids it.
Gustuvf jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Gustuvf around his waist. Gustuvf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustuvf.
Gustuvf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustuvf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustuvf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fernandez's head.#T4#
Fernandez works over Gustuvf's head and body with a nice combination.
Gustuvf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustuvf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustuvf throws a push kick but Fernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Gustuvf backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustuvf or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernandez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Fernandez!
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