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Event:
G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gayle's hands.#CL2#
Gayle closes the distance and clinches.
Mckean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gayle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Larry Gayle has been cut.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gayle can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Gayle has picked Mckean up - he's going for a ride! Gayle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mckean trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckean tries to roll over but Gayle keeps him under control.
Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gayle on the ground.
Gayle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mckean is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gayle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gayle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mckean is looking for a sweep. Gayle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gayle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mckean controls his leg.
Mckean is looking to escape.
Gayle drops an elbow to the side of Mckean's head.
Gayle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Mckean pushes Gayle off but Gayle dives into side control.
Gayle prevents Mckean from escaping the position.
Mckean tries to improve position but can't.
Mckean prevents Gayle from moving into mount.
Gayle scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Gayle working away.
Gayle staying calm.
Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mckean tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gayle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Mckean tries to buck Gayle off so he can stand up but Gayle has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mckean falls backwards, slamming Gayle to the mat but Gayle holds on tight! Mckean is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
SOTF Semifinal
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelter fails to land the takedown.
Shelter keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Shelter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gayle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
My spies in Island Training Centre inform me that Shelter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Shelter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gayle is defending well though. Shelter let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Gayle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Gayle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Shelter looking for the RNC.
Shelter trying to control.
Well, with Shelter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gayle is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gayle trying to control the action but Shelter just sinks the hooks in.
Gayle tries to break free.
Gayle is working hard here to advance position.
Shelter avoiding Gayle 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Shelter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gayle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shelter controlling well, preventing Gayle from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Gayle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shelter gets his way!
Shelter has good solid back control here.
Gayle is trying to get back to his feet but Shelter has full control of the position and if anything, Gayle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Shelter has got one arm under Gayle's chin. This could be trouble... Gayle trying to control the other hand but Shelter gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gayle has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Shelter!
A pretty intense looking Paul Shelter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
G | 39
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gayle tries to sprawl but Carrdwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gayle is pressing down on Carrdwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gayle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Carrdwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gayle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gayle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gayle! #REVR#
Carrdwell looks winded!
Gayle prevents Carrdwell from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle controls the position from side control.
Gayle lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle takes a little break here. Carrdwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gayle 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.
Carrdwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Gayle scores with punches from side control.
Carrdwell tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Carrdwell is trying to stand but he's just given Gayle his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrdwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Gayle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gayle working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carrdwell is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gayle has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carrdwell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
G | 34
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gayle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jakobe sprawls well initially but Gayle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jakobe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakobe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gayle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gayle prevents Jakobe from standing back up.
Gayle content to control rather than advance.
Jakobe is looking to get back to full guard here but Gayle has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gayle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Larry Gayle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Gayle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gayle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Gayle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Gayle stands up.
Gayle shoots and misses
and Jakobe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Larry Gayle has been cut.#KD#
Jakobe lands a big uppercut and Gayle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gayle looks OK. Jakobe waves Gayle back to his feet!#ROC#Gayle is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gayle blocks a jab.
Gayle shoots and misses
and Jakobe counters with a big right hand! Oh Gayle is in trouble here! Jakobe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jakobe !
A relieved looking John Jakobe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gayle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chase's guard.#SUB#
Chase has his foot on Gayle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gayle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gayle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
Gayle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gayle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gayle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well.
Gayle controls the position.#T1#
It looks like Gayle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gayle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Gayle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gayle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chase rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gayle's guard! Nice work there by Chase!
Chase postures up.
#T2#
Gayle keeping full guard, as Chase tries to pass. #SUB#
Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Gayle is keeping the position.
Gayle looking to control.
Gayle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Chase drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gayle dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gayle stands and throws Chase's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Chase sneaks back into half guard.
Gayle wants to take a breather but Chase is having none of it. #SUB#
Chase is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gayle pulls his head out easily.
Chase tries to roll over but Gayle keeps him under control.
Chase won't allow Gayle to pass to mount.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gayle sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gayle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chase has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Gayle seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Gayle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gayle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gayle duly obliges.
Gayle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gayle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gayle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gayle but Gayle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adrian Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chase gets caught napping as Gayle dives in and scores a takedown. Chase manages to retain guard.
Gayle tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gayle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gayle distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chase on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chase tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gayle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Gayle advances to half guard.
Gayle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Chase actively working from the bottom here.#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.#SUB2#
Gayle seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.
Larry Gayle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chase gets back to full guard.
Chase is looking to sweep but instead, Gayle has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gayle trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gayle is pressing down on Chase's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chase is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
Gayle is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chase looking for subs from the bottom but Gayle mounts him!
Gayle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gayle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gayle wants to stand but Chase is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chase regains half guard.
Chase makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chase.#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gayle's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Gayle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chase checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Gayle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gayle trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gayle off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Gayle fending off the submission attempt from Chase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gayle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Gayle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gayle tries to escape but Chase has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Chase is persistently looking for the submission but Gayle is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gayle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chase. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayle turns into Chase and is now in his guard.
Gayle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase keeping full guard, as Gayle tries to pass.
Gayle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - Gayle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gayle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gayle content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gayle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chase works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Gayle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gayle passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gayle happy to just control the position for now.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Gayle keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Gayle decides to stand back up. Gayle steps back and let's Chase get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Gayle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gayle 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gayle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Djani is letting Gayle control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gayle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Djani, who protects the arm well.
Gayle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Djani's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Gayle advances to full mount.
Gayle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gayle unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Djani wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gayle celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jones rushes Gayle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gayle keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to drag Gayle to the mat but Gayle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Gayle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gayle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Jones.
#CUT#It looks like Larry Gayle has been cut.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gayle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Gayle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gayle prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gayle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gayle pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Gayle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gayle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gayle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gayle on the ground.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gayle.
Gayle slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Jones is trying to stand up here but Gayle is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Gayle is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gayle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gayle is controlling the pace.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gayle content to control rather than advance.
Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Gayle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Gayle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gayle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Gayle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Gayle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Gayle decides to pull guard.
Gayle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Gayle trying to control the position here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gayle has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gayle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Gayle wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Larry Gayle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gayle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gayle pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gayle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gayle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Gayle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Gayle has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Gayle keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
Gayle throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like David Jones has been cut.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Gayle lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gayle lands punches and elbows. #CUT2#David Jones's cut is getting worse.
Gayle controls the position.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Gayle has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
#SUB2#
Gayle is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jones won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gayle off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Dark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gayle's guard.
Dark trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
Dark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dark wants to control from the top but Gayle keeps moving.
Gayle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dark trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Dark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle wants to control but Dark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gayle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gayle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dark's back!
Dark just trying to survive but Gayle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Dark is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gayle looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gayle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gayle is hanging on to Dark's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gayle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Gayle working for the choke. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Gayle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gayle is not going to allow Dark to sit and survive in this position.
Dark tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dark takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Shot Dark has been cut.#SUB2#
Gayle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Dark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Dark is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gayle has locked on a rear naked choke here! Dark is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
Leopoldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gayle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Gayle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gayle slows the pace down in half guard.
Leopoldo wants to control but Gayle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle wants to pass to mount but Leopoldo is defending the position.
Leopoldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gayle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gayle in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Gayle is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.
Gayle lands with a punch from half guard.
Gayle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gayle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leopoldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Gayle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leopoldo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leopoldo shrugs it off.
Gayle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gayle throws some wild stikes that Leopoldo manages to avoid easily.
Leopoldo wants to hold on but Gayle pushes him away.
Gayle landing strikes from the mount and Leopoldo is in trouble! #T3#
Gayle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gayle raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Leopoldo has been cut.
Gayle controlling the position easily from mount.
Gayle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leopoldo for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gayle working Leopoldo over with strikes here.
Gayle content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Gayle has control of Leopoldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leopoldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Gayle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leopoldo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Gayle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Leopoldo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Leopoldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target. #CL#
Gayle clinches.
Leopoldo stalls.
Leopoldo works on Gayle's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopoldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo tries to circle away but Gayle has him pinned against the cage.
Leopoldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Gayle trying to stall but Leopoldo improves his position.
#TD#
Gayle drags the fight down to the ground.
Leopoldo trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gayle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leopoldo is controlling him. #SUB#
Gayle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Leopoldo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gayle has tightened it up now! Leopoldo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Gayle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuvass throws a head kick but Gayle moves out of range.
#TD2#
Gayle gets caught flat footed, as Kukuvass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kukuvass is standing up over Gayle. Gayle looks to escape but Kukuvass dives into side control.
#REVR#
Gayle stops Kukuvass from passing to mount.
Gayle is not content to let Kukuvass control the position.
Kukuvass looks up at the clock and then as Gayle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kukuvass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukuvass has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gayle!
Gayle tries to hold on but Kukuvass postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gayle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gayle tries to control the position but Kukuvass now has his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle is breathing heavily.
Kukuvass has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gayle's body.
Gayle wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Gayle can't escape the position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Will Kukuvass go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kukuvass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gayle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kukuvass tightening his grip on Gayle, looking for the choke.
Kukuvass is trying to stick to Gayle's back but Gayle is turning into Kukuvass. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kukuvass's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gayle.
Gayle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kukuvass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gayle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukuvass wants to sweep here but Gayle controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kukuvass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kukuvass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gayle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kukuvass is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kukuvass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gayle is pulling down on Kukuvass's head to control his posture.
Kukuvass trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gayle pulls Kukuvass in close to his closed guard and prevents Kukuvass from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armands Kukuvass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kukuvass checks a leg kick nicely.
Kukuvass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Kukuvass gets the takedown into side control.
Kukuvass grinds an elbow into Gayle's temple. #SU2#
Kukuvass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gayle to his feet.
Kukuvass works Gayle's body with a nice hook.
Kukuvass shoots in and drives through. Gayle sprawls well.
Gayle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kukuvass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gayle pinned against the cage. Gayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Gayle misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kukuvass tries to clinch there but Gayle circles away.
#T1#
Kukuvass tries for a takedown but Gayle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larry Gayle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armands Kukuvass.
Kukuvass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gayle leaves Kukuvass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gayle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kukuvass quickly recovers to half guard.
Kukuvass trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
#SUB#
Gayle seems to be looking for submissions.
Kukuvass is looking to control Gayle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kukuvass avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kukuvass is not content to let Gayle control the position.
Kukuvass is trying to maintain the position but Gayle is very close to passing his half guard.
Gayle wants to take a breather but Kukuvass is having none of it.
Gayle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kukuvass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##SU2#
Kukuvass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gayle slaps away a takedown attempt from Kukuvass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kukuvass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukuvass looks for a takedown but Gayle sprawls well.#CL#
Gayle rushes Kukuvass and presses him up against the cage.
Kukuvass tries to break the clinch but Gayle is controlling the position.
Gayle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kukuvass pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Kukuvass shoots in for a double leg but Gayle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukuvass shoots for a takedown but Gayle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kukuvass is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gayle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kukuvass to the mat. Kukuvass regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gayle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kukuvass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Gayle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kukuvass darts in and clinches Gayle up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kukuvass's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Gayle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kukuvass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kukuvass wants to stand but Gayle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kukuvass trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
Gayle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gayle tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kukuvass advances to half guard.
Kukuvass is looking to stall here but Gayle recovers full guard.
Gayle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukuvass manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kukuvass trying to keep a closed guard but Gayle is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Kukuvass has an active guard here but Gayle has managed to pass into half guard.
Gayle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gayle is thwarting Kukuvass's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Gayle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kukuvass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukuvass works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kukuvass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gayle has his hands clasped together but Kukuvass extends and breaks Gayle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kukuvass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armands Kukuvass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marx wants to stand up but Gayle is controlling him.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Gayle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gayle stops Marx from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gayle looking to sit in guard and control but Marx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gayle is trying to keep Marx in close.
Marx passes into half guard.
Marx trying to control the pace.
Marx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Gayle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayle's head.
Gayle is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayle striking off his back but it's not causing Marx any problems.
Gayle controls Marx momentarily but Marx frees himself.
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx wants to control from the top but Gayle keeps moving.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gayle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Marx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marx looking for a takedown.
Marx is working for takedown but Gayle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gayle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marx just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Marx gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Gayle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gayle is trying to get back to full guard.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marx in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gayle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marx pulls his head out easily.
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Gayle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Gayle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Nice strikes from Marx there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marx controlling the pace.
Gayle is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gayle wants to control but Marx is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gayle's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marx shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayle sprawls well. He's pushed Marx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Gayle gets caught napping as Marx dives in and scores a takedown. Gayle manages to retain guard.
We've been informed that Marx has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gayle working a defensive guard here.
Gayle 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.
Gayle has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Gayle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gayle tries to get out of the position.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gayle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gayle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Marx looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gayle has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Marx is working Gayle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marx cracks Gayle with a solid left hand.
Gayle wants to improve his position but instead Marx has moved into half guard.
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Marx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Marx seems to be working for a kimura but Gayle defends the submission attempt.
Marx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Marx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gayle sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gayle is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marx trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marx lands with a right hand. #T3#
Marx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gayle avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gayle has Marx up against the cage in a clinch.
Gayle wants to stall.
#BC#
Gayle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayle looks for the body kick but Marx saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Marx. Those never looked like landing.
As Marx looks to move away, Gayle throws a big counter combo but Marx just gets out of the way.
Marx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gayle is fending him off so far but Marx persists. Nope, Gayle circles away and we're back to standing.
Larry Gayle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Marx.#TD#
Gayle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Marx managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gayle.
Gayle wants to take a breather but Marx manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gayle.
Gayle stops Marx from standing up.
Gayle trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx wants to stand but Gayle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marx looks for a takedown but Gayle sprawls well.
Gayle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gayle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marx swivels and escapes.
Gayle fails with a takedown attempt.
Marx darts in looking for a takedown but Gayle gets double underhooks and turns Marx into the cage.
Marx tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gayle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gayle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle connects with a couple of short punches.
Gayle prevents Marx from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gayle trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Gayle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larry Gayle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gayle dives in and grabs Marx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marx pushes down on Gayle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Gayle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx avoids the head kick by Gayle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Gayle takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Gayle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marx.
A head punch on the inside from Marx fails to land.
Marx misses with a punch to the body.
Marx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gayle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gayle leaning against his opponent.
Marx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gayle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marx trying to control the position but instead, Gayle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marx into the cage.
Gayle is trying to break the clinch but Marx has him pressed against the cage. #T3##TD#
Gayle pulls guard.
Marx pushes down on Gayle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gayle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle trying to control here.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Gayle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gayle is concentrating on defense, preventing Marx from advancing position.
Marx prevents Gayle from standing back up.
Marx is keen to just control but Gayle is a slippery customer.
Marx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayle's head. #T4#
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Marx stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marx.
Marx misses the jab.
Gayle slips under a jab.
Marx avoids the head kick by Gayle.
#CL2#
Gayle gets tackled into the cage by Marx. Marx maintains the clinch.
Gayle can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larry Gayle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Marx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Gayle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Marx! |
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