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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 12
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gervasio tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gervasio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gervasio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tin Can Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Jaxton Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kidd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gervasio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kidd'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.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Kidd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gervasio to get to his feet.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Gervasio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Gervasio with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd takes a swing at Gervasio's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Gervasio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Gervasio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gervasio manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Gervasio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Gervasio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gervasio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Gervasio with that takedown attempt.
Jaxton Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.#T3#
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gervasio walks into a stiff left hand from Kidd.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Gervasio on that attempt.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Gervasio counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Gervasio. No joy for Kidd on that attempt.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gervasio.
Kidd avoids a kick to the body.
Gervasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd tries to counter with a takedown but Gervasio is quick to defend against it.
Gervasio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gervasio looks winded!#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gervasio gets caught flat footed, as Kidd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidd wants to stand but Gervasio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gervasio wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Gervasio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kidd feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kidd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gervasio sprawls well initially but Kidd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gervasio wants to stand back up but Kidd manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Kidd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kidd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gervasio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kidd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Gervasio is trying to control Kidd's posture but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd trying to control the action but Gervasio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kidd controls the position from side control.
Jaxton Kidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gervasio tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kidd controlling the position. #SUB#
Kidd swings around for an armbar but Gervasio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kidd's guard.#SUB#
Kidd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gervasio defends it easily.#SUB#
Kidd working for a triangle but Gervasio defends it easily.
Kidd pulls Gervasio in close to his closed guard and prevents Gervasio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kidd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kidd tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kidd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kidd looking to score a takedown here. Gervasio is defending well but Kidd drives through and ends up in Gervasio's guard.
Gervasio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Gervasio is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kidd as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gervasio screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kidd! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jaxton Kidd!
Post fight, Jaxton Kidd took to the microphone: 'Thanks to the Madness Org for starting out my career! It's a shame man.. I was on my way to the top of this division. That belt was as good as mine.'. |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shin Ii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gervasio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gervasio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gervasio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shin Ii wants to stall.
Gervasio stalls. #TD2#
Gervasio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shin Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Gervasio prevents Shin Ii from improving his position.#T1#
Shin Ii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Shin Ii actively working from the bottom here.
I've been told that Gervasio has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin Ii trying to control here.
Gervasio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shin Ii defending well though.
Gervasio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shin Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Shin Ii is working hard here to advance position.
Gervasio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Shin Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Gervasio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shin Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Gervasio sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gervasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Shin Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shin Ii is breathing heavily.
Gervasio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gervasio scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Gervasio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shin Ii to the ground. Gervasio is now in Shin Ii's guard.#T3#
Gervasio wants to control from the top but Shin Ii keeps moving.
Shin Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gervasio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gervasio throwing strikes but missing.
Shin Ii seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gervasio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gervasio is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Shin Ii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gervasio escapes and throws Shin Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shin Ii tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gervasio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shin Ii keeps working.
The referee asks Gervasio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gervasio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shin Ii tries to bench press Gervasio off him but Gervasio keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin Ii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gervasio off and has taken his back!
Gervasio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gervasio Gervasio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gervasio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shin Ii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gervasio is in Shin Ii's guard.
Shin Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gervasio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shin Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gervasio wants to stand and escape but Shin Ii is having none of it.
Gervasio is trying to control the position but Shin Ii postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin Ii won't allow Gervasio to sweep him here.
Shin Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gervasio is trying to control the position but Shin Ii postures up. #T1#
Shin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shin Ii passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gervasio is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gervasio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shin Ii pulls his head out easily.
Gervasio wants to get back to full guard but Shin Ii has mounted him!
Gervasio Gervasio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gervasio is breathing heavily.#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.
Gervasio tries to hold on but Shin Ii pushes him away.
Shin Ii controlling from the full mount.
Shin Ii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gervasio tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Gervasio regains half guard.
Gervasio trying to hold on to Shin Ii's head to control him but Shin Ii postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shin Ii tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gervasio. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Shin Ii with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Gervasio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shin Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shin Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shin Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gervasio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shin Ii preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gervasio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mi Shin Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shin Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Shin Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin Ii goes for a double leg but Gervasio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gervasio continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Gervasio breaks the clinch.
Gervasio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gervasio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shin Ii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Gervasio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shin Ii looks to move to half guard but instead Gervasio has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin Ii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shin Ii tries to improve his position but instead Gervasio has taken his back!
Gervasio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shin Ii looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gervasio.
#SUB2#
Gervasio tightening his grip on Shin Ii, looking for the choke.
Shin Ii looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gervasio.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gervasio misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Gervasio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shin Ii has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gervasio is striking well from the back but Shin Ii escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Shin Ii tries to roll over but Gervasio keeps him under control.#T3#
It looks like Gervasio is going to stand back up.
Gervasio wants to take a breather but Shin Ii is having none of it.
Shin Ii manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shin Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gervasio trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gervasio's guard. #REVR##T4#
Shin Ii looking to pass the guard.
Gervasio controls Shin Ii momentarily but Shin Ii frees himself.
Gervasio wants to stand and escape but Shin Ii is having none of it.
Shin Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervasio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shin Ii is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shin Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gervasio Gervasio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gervasio 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gervasio Gervasio! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gervasio forces Ovcharenko back against the cage and clinches.
Gervasio fails to pull guard.
Gervasio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ovcharenko prevents it.
Ovcharenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovcharenko being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Gervasio jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovcharenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervasio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ovcharenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gervasio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ovcharenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gervasio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Ovcharenko won't allow Gervasio to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovcharenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervasio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovcharenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ovcharenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ovcharenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ovcharenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervasio has wrist control.
Ovcharenko postures up.
Ovcharenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a solid left hand.
Ovcharenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ovcharenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gervasio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ovcharenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gervasio looking for a sweep. Not yet Gervasio, not yet. #T2#
Gervasio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovcharenko's guard. #REVB#
Ovcharenko keeping full guard, as Gervasio tries to pass.
Ovcharenko is trying to control the position but Gervasio postures up.
Ovcharenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ovcharenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervasio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ovcharenko wants to sweep here but Gervasio controlling him for the moment.
Gervasio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ovcharenko wants to stand but Gervasio is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ovcharenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Gervasio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Gervasio closes the distance and pushes Ovcharenko back into the cage.
Gervasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ovcharenko up against the cage.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Gervasio drops back down to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ovcharenko working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gervasio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gervasio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovcharenko misses with a low kick.
Gervasio darts in looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko gets double underhooks and turns Gervasio into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gervasio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gervasio tries for a takedown but Ovcharenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovcharenko scores with a shot to the body.
Vitaly Ovcharenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovcharenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Ovcharenko misses with a double jab.
Ovcharenko misses the shot to the body.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gervasio moves out of range of the leg kick from Ovcharenko.
Gervasio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko circles away.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Ovcharenko throws a right hand that Gervasio ducks under and follows up with a left that Gervasio also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovcharenko lands with a hook. Gervasio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ovcharenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gervasio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ovcharenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovcharenko lands a jab to Gervasio's midsection.
Gervasio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ovcharenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ovcharenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio moves out of range.
Ovcharenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ovcharenko loads up on a big right hand but Gervasio slips the punch.
Ovcharenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gervasio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Gervasio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gervasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ovcharenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gervasio wants a takedown.
Gervasio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ovcharenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2#
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ovcharenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ovcharenko misses with a body kick.
Ovcharenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gervasio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovcharenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Ovcharenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ovcharenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ovcharenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Gervasio takes one on the button.
Gervasio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ovcharenko but Ovcharenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gervasio tries to get set, Ovcharenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Gervasio manages to avoid the attempt.
Ovcharenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gervasio shoots for a takedown but Ovcharenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Ovcharenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovcharenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Ovcharenko misses with a body shot.
Ovcharenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gervasio defending well as Ovcharenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ovcharenko misses with a few strikes there.
Gervasio throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Gervasio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovcharenko throws a hook to the side of Gervasio's head but Gervasio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovcharenko throws a chopping leg kick but Gervasio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ovcharenko looks to land a combination but Gervasio avoids it well.
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovcharenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gervasio can do to turn this around?
Ovcharenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gervasio counters with a series of strikes. Ovcharenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gervasio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
Gervasio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ovcharenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gervasio tries a body shot but Ovcharenko blocks it.
#BC#
Ovcharenko breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gervasio.
Ovcharenko scores with the left hand. Gervasio knows he should have avoided that one.
Gervasio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovcharenko swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ovcharenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Gervasio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gervasio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ovcharenko throws a low kick but Gervasio moves out of range easily.
Gervasio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Ovcharenko does no damage. #T1#
Ovcharenko jabs at Gervasio's body.
Gervasio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ovcharenko goes for a double leg but Gervasio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gervasio continues to drive forward.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko won't allow it.
Gervasio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko is defending well.
Gervasio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gervasio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ovcharenko is defending well for now.#BC2#
Gervasio breaks from the clinch.
Gervasio blocks a jab.
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Ovcharenko throws a body punch but Gervasio moves out of range. #CL2#
Gervasio clinches.
Gervasio can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Gervasio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gervasio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ovcharenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Gervasio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Gervasio is rocked!
Gervasio has his takedown stuffed
and Ovcharenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gervasio is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovcharenko finish him?
Ovcharenko lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Ovcharenko lands a nice hook to Gervasio's body. Gervasio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ovcharenko sizes up Gervasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ovcharenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovcharenko throws a hook but Gervasio avoids it easily.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovcharenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Gervasio fails to land the takedown.
Gervasio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ovcharenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gervasio's head back.
#T4#
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gervasio throws out a counter right but Ovcharenko avoids it with no problem.
Ovcharenko misses with a two punch combination.
Gervasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovcharenko is just out of range.
Ovcharenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gervasio counters with a left and a right that stings Ovcharenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gervasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Ovcharenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gervasio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gervasio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ovcharenko's head.
Gervasio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ovcharenko at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gervasio.
Gervasio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ovcharenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Gervasio off the cage and back into range.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio Gervasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaly Ovcharenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gervasio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Ovcharenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ovcharenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Ovcharenko!
Vitaly Ovcharenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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