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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily#CL#
and Graham moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fartface takes a step back to recover.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fartface has eaten all the pies!
Graham looks for a takedown but Fartface sprawls well.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Graham counters with a crisp one two that drops Fartface! Graham thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fartface to his feet! Fartface is in big trouble!
A leg kick checked by Graham .
Graham shoots in but Fartface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Fartface sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Fartface looks winded!
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fartface! But no joy.
A left lands for Graham .#CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.#CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Fartface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fartface being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham , not yet.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Fartface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fartface throws a fast counter high kick but Graham manages to duck under it in time.
Graham dives in for a single leg takedown but Fartface sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fartface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here.
Fartface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Fartface with an uppercut!
Fartface walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Graham lands a big head kick that sends Fartface tumbling to the mat! Graham takes a step backwards and waves Fartface back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
A head kick misses from Fartface.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fartface pinned against the cage. Fartface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Fartface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface.
Fartface closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Fartface wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fartface defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Fartface, which made it look bad.
Fartface is breathing heavily.#T1#
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Fartface throws a head kick that misses.
Fartface dives in and grabs Graham 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Fartface's head and hops out.
Fartface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fartface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fartface somewhat.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham dives in and grabs Fartface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fartface pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fartface can do to turn this around?
Fartface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fartface wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Fartface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graham rushes Fartface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fartface can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Graham .
Fartface trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fartface into the cage.
Graham tries a body shot but Fartface blocks it.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Graham . #CUT#That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Graham connects with a superb combination that knocks Fartface out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Graham before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fartface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Audie Graham ! |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Fartface clinches with his opponent.
Fartface is trying to stall.
Fartface is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith works on Fartface's body with a couple of short punches.
Fartface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fartface in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Fartface looks winded!
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Smith cracks Fartface with a nice body shot.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fartface is defending well for now.
Smith pushes Fartface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fartface backwards.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Fartface's ribcage.
Fartface managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Fartface in his tracks for a moment.
Fartface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Tracy Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fartface or not.
Fartface letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fartface backwards. #CUT#The cut above Gregory Fartface's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Fartface is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Fartface should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#Gregory Fartface's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fartface or not.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Fartface avoids the damage to the body.
Fartface is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fartface avoids it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Fartface fails to pull guard.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand into Fartface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fartface's gas tank.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fartface lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Fartface's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tracy Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Cell staying out of range there.
Cell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fartface circles away.
Cell shoots in but Fartface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fartface throws a combination that misses
and Cell counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Cell. That snapped Fartface's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Fartface.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fartface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fartface bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cell is trying to work for a sweep but Fartface has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fartface controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Fartface is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cell is surviving well by controlling Fartface's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fartface sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fartface controlling the position easily from mount.
Fartface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cell wants to hold on but Fartface pushes him away.
Cell regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fartface with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Fartface throwing shots but Cell is blocking nicely.
Cell is looking to improve his position.
Fartface is trying to control. Cell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cell tries to get to full guard but Fartface has control of the leg.
Cell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Cell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fartface takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cell'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.
Cell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fartface.
Fartface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cell is trying desperately to improve position.
Fartface unloads with some shots from mount but Cell bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Fartface throws some wild stikes that Cell manages to avoid easily.
Fartface prevents Cell from getting the reversal.
Cell is working hard here to advance position.
Fartface wants to control the pace but Cell is squirming around nicely.
Cell tries to lock up and control but Fartface gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cell is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell reaches up and holds on to Fartface to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Fartface dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fartface slaps away a takedown attempt from Cell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fartface stuffs the takedown.
Fartface throws a counter combo.
Cell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fartface swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Cell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Fartface moves into the clinch.
Cell taking a breather.#BC#
Cell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface with a poor takedown
and Cell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cell shoots in and drives through. Fartface sprawls well.#TD2#
Fartface throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fartface finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fartface drops back looking for a leg! Cell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cell manages to kick Fartface off! Fartface jumps back into Cell's guard. #T1#
Cell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fartface won't allow Cell to get back to his feet.
Fartface controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fartface looking to sit in guard and control but Cell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fartface has a closed guard, preventing Cell from standing up.
Fartface wants to control the position but Cell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cell moves nicely into side control.
Cell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fartface wants to control but Cell postures up.#T3##SU#
Cell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fartface closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fartface lands in his opponent's guard.
Cell is trying to control the position but Fartface postures up.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Cell keeps moving. #T4##SU2#
Fartface decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cell, up you get!
Sickle Cell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fartface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cell counters by clinching up.
Fartface prevents the takedown attempt.
Cell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fartface is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fartface is trying to break free.
Fartface tries to break free but Cell pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell tries to pull guard but Fartface holds him up against the cage and eventually Cell drops back down to his feet.
Fartface is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Sickle Cell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fartface tries to avoid it but Cell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fartface to the ground. Fartface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cell connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.#TD2#
Fartface closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cell did well to prevent Fartface getting side control.
Cell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fartface manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Fartface is working for a guillotine from mount but Cell frees his head quite easily.
Cell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fartface has a good base and remains in mount.
Fartface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cell working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Fartface looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fartface looking to ground and pound but Cell is blocking nicely.
Cell has given up his back here.
Cell trying to control the action but Fartface just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Fartface looking for the choke from the back.
Fartface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fartface is hanging on to Cell's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Cell staying busy and making it hard for Fartface to control.
Fartface is hanging on to Cell's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Cell showing good submission defense here.
Even with his hooks in, Fartface manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fartface throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gregory Fartface has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Fartface is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cell trying to control the action but Fartface just sinks the hooks in.
Cell wants to get back to his feet.
Cell trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fartface is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cell for a finish.
Cell controlling Fartface 's hands.
Fartface is riding his opponent, not letting Cell buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fartface working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Fartface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fartface 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Fartface! |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Fartface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Fartface.#CL2#
Fartface moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Dempsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dempsey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dempsey has knocked Fartface down with a huge combo! Dempsey steps away and waves a wobbly Fartface back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartface fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dempsey misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey sets himself, and Fartface steps forward looking for the clinch! Dempsey avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Fartface avoids them all with ease.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fartface circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Fartface dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fartface has eaten all the pies!
Fartface moves in looking to clinch but Dempsey pushes him off.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown. Dempsey tries to sprawl out of it but Fartface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dempsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fartface throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dempsey's waist but Dempsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fartface off to one side.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface.
Fartface moves forwards but Dempsey connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more.
Dempsey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fartface on the side of the head.
Fartface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Fartface unleashes a big counter combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fartface misses with a double jab
and Dempsey counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nice jab there from Dempsey.
A combination from Dempsey does no damage.
Dempsey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fartface to the canvas! Fartface doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dempsey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey! |
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Event:
GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Fartface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Fartface leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fartface working hard to break the clinch.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
#KD2#
Silva drops Fartface with a big knee straight up the middle! Fartface is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#Gregory Fartface's cut is getting worse.
Fartface is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva has Fartface pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fartface is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Silva - that's hurt Fartface badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fartface is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fartface doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lino Silva! |
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Event:
GDL 97: Pushkin VS Medik
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dulo. No joy for Fartface on that attempt.
Dulo checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Dulo coming out on top.
Dulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Dulo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dulo.
Dulo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fartface blocks an uppercut.
Fartface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fartface tries to land knees in the clinch but Dulo avoids the damage to the body.
Fartface could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dulo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fartface uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Dulo.
Fartface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dulo throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Fartface pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Dulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Fartface has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dulo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fartface has tightened it up now! Dulo 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 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregory Fartface! |
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Event:
GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Fartface fails with a takedown attempt.
Fartface shoots in but Lane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lane! But no joy.#TD2#
Lane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fartface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fartface uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Lane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lane slowing the pace effectively.
Fartface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lane after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fartface misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Lane shoots in looking for a takedown but Fartface manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fartface manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fartface tries to break the clinch but Lane is controlling the position. #BC2#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Fartface displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fartface really is a fat lump.#CL#
Fartface closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fartface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lane struggles to land a body shot inside as Fartface controls his hands.
#BC2#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Fartface bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Fartface shoots in but Lane avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Lane shoots in and bounces Fartface off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fartface looking for a guillotine here but Lane defends easily.
Lane trying to control but Fartface is working from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fartface is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fartface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Fartface stands up from Lane's guard - Fartface perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.#T4#
Fartface avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fartface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lane counters with a head kick. That will keep Fartface thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fartface looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.
Fartface is breathing heavily.
Fartface wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fartface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fartface throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been informed that Lane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lane sprawls well. Lane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregory Fartface will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fartface misses with a looping left.
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Fartface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fartface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fartface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lane wants to clinch.#TD2#
Fartface gets caught flat footed, as Lane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
Lane slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Lane wants to control but Fartface is keeping him busy.
Lane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gregory Fartface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Fartface is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Fartface makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Fartface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fartface manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fartface tries to clinch up but Lane circles away and keeps his distance.
Lane is looking to clinch.
Jay Lane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Lane with that takedown attempt.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch but Fartface swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregory Fartface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fartface throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Lane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Lane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fartface has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lane is on him like a limpet, forcing Fartface back against the cage.#T3#
Fartface swings wildly with an uppercut but Lane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lane is trying to push Fartface away but Fartface has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lane has Fartface pushed against the cage.
Fartface stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fartface is trying to force a seperation but Lane has the dominant position.
Fartface taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fartface wants a takedown.
Fartface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface can't find room to land a body shot as Lane controls the action.
#T4##BC2#
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fartface looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane is fending him off so far but Fartface persists. Nope, Lane circles away and we're back to standing.
Fartface misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Fartface gets tackled into the cage by Lane. Lane maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fartface walks away with a smile on his face. Lane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fartface wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lane is defended easily by Fartface.
Fartface is looking to counter the offense by Lane and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Fartface dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fartface gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Lane counters with a single leg into guard. Fartface didn't expect that.
Fartface controlling Lane's posture.
Fartface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fartface is trying to control the position but Lane postures up. #T1#
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Fartface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fartface 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.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lane as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fartface sprawls well. Fartface wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lane gets slowly back to his feet.
Lane throws the kick towards the body but Fartface avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fartface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fartface somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lane wants to clinch up but Fartface keeps it at a distance.
Lane shoots in looking for a takedown but Fartface manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fartface with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lane counters by moving into the clinch.
Fartface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lane is defending well.#TD2#
Lane jumps guard and drags Fartface to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fartface puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fartface keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Fartface seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lane for as long as he can get away with.
Fartface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU#
Fartface gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fartface tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
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.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fartface as he jumps to the side.
Fartface looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.#TD#
Fartface shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fartface showed some decent athleticism there.
Lane trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fartface has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Fartface! |
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Event:
GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graham . Fartface shrugs it off though.
Fartface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
Fartface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fartface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fartface distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Fartface has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from.
Fartface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is adopting a defensive guard.
Graham looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Graham clinches up with Fartface and pushes him back against the cage.
Fartface is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartface is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fartface down to the mat. Fartface avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown but Graham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fartface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Graham pushes Fartface up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
Fartface tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graham manages to circle out of the way.
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fartface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Fartface tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fartface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Fartface drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.
Graham lands with a kick to the temple. Fartface shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Graham looks winded!
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fartface defends well and Graham ends up having to push Fartface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense.
Graham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham thuds his right hand into Fartface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fartface as Graham shoots in.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fartface.
Fartface really is a fat lump.
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham unleashes a big counter combination but Fartface bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fartface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fartface.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Fartface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fartface sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Fartface moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fartface shoots and misses
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Fartface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fartface throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Audie Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham throws a right and a left that Fartface avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham avoids the head kick by Fartface.
#T1#
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fartface tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fartface misses with a knee strike.
Graham is leaning against Fartface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fartface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham tries to pull guard but Fartface holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Fartface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Fartface wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fartface controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graham trying to control but Fartface is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fartface trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Fartface is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Graham stands up from Fartface's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fartface throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham .
Fartface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fartface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartface sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartface avoids it this time.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartface, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Graham jumps guard.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom.
Fartface trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. #T1#
Graham managing to control the position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fartface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fartface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Fartface looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Graham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fartface to get to his feet.
Fartface leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
Graham 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.
Fartface stays in close to Graham 's body and controls the position. #SU#
Fartface gets to his feet. Graham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Fartface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fartface is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fartface fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Graham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fartface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fartface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory Fartface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audie Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Fartface is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham ! |
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