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Event:
F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Buck blocks the body kick.
Gustavo is looking to clinch. Gustavo dives in and grabs Buck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes down on Gustavo's head and hops out. Buck unleashes a big counter combination but Gustavo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gustavo moves out of range of the body kick. Buck misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Buck blocks the leg kick.
Buck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Buck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustavo. Buck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustavo connects with a body shot that sends Buck's belly button to the back. Gustavo throws a head kick that misses. Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Buck looks to land a combination but Gustavo avoids it well. Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustavo looks to land a right hand but Buck moved out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Buck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Gustavo misses the jab. Buck unleashes a big counter combination but Gustavo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Alan Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustavo darts in looking for a takedown but Buck gets double underhooks and turns Gustavo into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buck misses with a double jab
and Gustavo counters with a good low kick that Buck was not able to check. Buck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustavo. A big right from Gustavo misses. Buck slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Buck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gustavo backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Ricky Gustavo has been cut. Gustavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buck defends it nicely. Gustavo is breathing heavily. Gustavo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gustavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustavo somewhat. Gustavo throws a leg kick but Buck sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2# Buck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustavo counters with a left to the body. Gustavo fails in his attempt to clinch. Buck stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustavo. Gustavo gets slowly back to his feet. Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustavo avoids the head kick by Buck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buck!
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing. Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustavo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buck looks to land a combination but Gustavo avoids it well. Gustavo tries for a takedown but Buck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buck!
Gustavo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Buck counters with a three punch combo that has Gustavo backing up. Gustavo nods at Buck to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2# Gustavo is rocked! Gustavo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buck. Oh Gustavo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##KD2# Buck drops Gustavo with a beautiful combination! Gustavo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Buck is looking for the KO! Buck throws the kick towards the body but Gustavo avoids it. Buck throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gustavo stumbling backwards into the cage! Gustavo bounces back off the cage towards Buck, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Buck lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Buck celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Buck!
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# Gustavo throws out a powerful jab. Gustavo throws a looping overhand right but Solis ducks down to avoid it. Gustavo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Solis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Gustavo kicks Solis off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Gustavo shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Solis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Solis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavo is one step ahead there. Gustavo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2# Gustavo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solis is not content to let Gustavo control the position. Gustavo stops Solis from getting back to his feet.
Solis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS ($950), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2# Gustavo is trying to work for a kimura but Solis is defending well.
Solis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Solis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustavo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustavo's back! Solis is landing with strikes. Gustavo can't take much more of this.#SUB# Solis working for a choke but Gustavo is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# You can see the frustration on Gustavo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Solis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gustavo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. I would not like to be Gustavo right now.
Gustavo wants to control his opponent's hands but Solis gets his hands free. Gustavo tries to break free.
#SUB# Solis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gustavo wants to control his opponent's hands but Solis gets his hands free. Solis is punishing Gustavo with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3# Gustavo tries to roll but Solis sticks to his back.
Gustavo staying busy and making it hard for Solis to control. Gustavo just trying to survive but Solis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Solis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gustavo. Solis lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gustavo covers up after that shot from Solis.
Solis controlling well, preventing Gustavo from escaping the position.
Gustavo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Solis drops an elbow to the side of Gustavo's head. Gustavo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4##SUB2# Gustavo actively working from the bottom here. Solis lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Solis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustavo sees it coming and defends easily. Solis passes to full mount! Gustavo tries to reverse the position but Solis maintains control. Solis working away from the top, dropping strikes. 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! Solis lands a heavy elbow. #ROC# Gustavo is rocked! Gustavo regains half guard. Gustavo is still in real trouble! Can Solis finish him? Ground and pound from Solis. #SUB2# Gustavo actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Solis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustavo moves away. Gustavo seems to have recovered his senses. Solis throws a hook to the side of Gustavo's head but Gustavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sloppy strikes from Gustavo. Those never looked like landing. Solis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustavo moves away. Gustavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solis moves away. Solis misses with a takedown and Gustavo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Gustavo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solis to the mat! Solis manages to get full guard. Gustavo wants to stand and escape but instead Solis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Solis with a nice head shot there. Solis pushes down on Gustavo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Gustavo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Solis lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Solis seems to be looking for submissions.
Solis trying to control from half guard but Gustavo is working away. #SUB# Solis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Solis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solis connects with a nice short shot to Gustavo's temple. #T2##SUB# Solis is looking for a kimura here.
Solis is looking to take a break and control but Gustavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Gustavo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Solis 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. #SUB2# Gustavo actively working from the bottom here. Gustavo throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Solis manages to pass to side control. #T3# Solis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustavo down.
Solis is working Gustavo over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB# Solis is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustavo is defending well. Solis scores with punches from side control. Solis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavo can do to turn this around? Solis scoring with punches from side control. Solis staying calm. Gustavo tries to bench press Solis off him but Solis keeps the position. #T4# Solis advances to full mount. BOOM! Solis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Solis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB# Gustavo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solis. 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! Solis cracks Gustavo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gustavo tries to hold on but Solis postures up. Oooooh, big shot lands for Solis! Gustavo is hurt baaadly! Solis is firing away with more strikes - Gustavo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Solis! During a confident post fight interview, Marco Solis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Wood forces Gustavo back against the cage and clinches. Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavo blocks with his arms.
Gustavo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wood smiles and moves away.
Gustavo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Gustavo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2# It looks like Ricky Gustavo has been cut. Wood digs a good body shot into Gustavo's ribs. Gustavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wood scores with a hook. Gustavo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wood working aggressively here.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Gustavo manages to pull guard.
#T1##SUB# Gustavo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gustavo keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gustavo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Gustavo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustavo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Gustavo's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Gustavo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gustavo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustavo is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Wood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Gustavo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well. Wood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustavo's head. Gustavo controls Wood momentarily but Wood frees himself. Wood landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Gustavo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wood is pushing down on Gustavo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustavo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Gustavo is looking to improve his position.
Gustavo won't allow Wood to pass to mount. Gustavo is trying to control but can't.
Wood winds up and cracks Gustavo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Gustavo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wood escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wood! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Wood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gustavo is looking for a sweep. Wood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gustavo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Wood throws a strike aimed at the side of Gustavo's head but Gustavo avoids it well. Wood working away. Gustavo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Gustavo is looking for a sweep. Gustavo is not content to let Wood control the position. Gustavo controls the position for a moment. My spies in Iron mikes mma inform me that Wood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Wood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustavo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wood but great work by Gustavo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gustavo trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom. Gustavo is really struggling to control Wood but he's trying to hold on to the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricky Gustavo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wood thuds a left hand into Gustavo's body. Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing. Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gustavo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustavo gets slowly back to his feet. Wood 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. Wood with a jab.#CL2# Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wood lands an elbow that stopped Gustavo in his tracks for a moment. #T1# Gustavo tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustavo drops back down to his feet.
Wood misses with an elbow strike.
Wood tries to stall but Gustavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustavo jumps guard but Wood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustavo drops back down to his feet.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gustavo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wood tries to work over Gustavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wood lands an elbow inside that Gustavo shrugs off. Gustavo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Gustavo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wood scores with a jab. Gustavo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# Wood cracks Gustavo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2# Gustavo is rocked!#KD2# Wood lands a big right hand that sends Gustavo crashing to the mat! Wood stays standing though and waves Gustavo back to his feet! Oh Gustavo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Gustavo is holding his hands too far apart here. Wood throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gustavo is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1# Gustavo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustavo checks a low kick from Dong Man. Gustavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gustavo shoots in for a takedown but Dong Man shows good takedown defense. Dong Man shapes to counter with a head kick. Dong Man thuds his shin into the meat of Gustavo's side. Ko Dong Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dong Man throws a leg kick #TD# and Gustavo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gustavo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dong Man tries to kick Gustavo off but Gustavo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Gustavo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong Man scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gustavo manages to mount him!
Gustavo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1# Gustavo controlling his opponent. Dong Man's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB# Gustavo working for a guillotine from mount but Dong Man is in no mood to give up. Dong Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Dong Man wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Gustavo has control of Dong Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dong Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Gustavo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dong Man is having none of it. #T2##SUB# Gustavo working for a submission but Dong Man is keeping him at bay. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gustavo looking to isolate an arm here. Dong Man doesn't see it coming and as Gustavo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gustavo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Gustavo! During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Gustavo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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