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Event:
AFC 13- Ryan vs Lewandowski 2
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Menard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gates is in Menard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates is pushing down on Menard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menard is fighting to maintain full guard but Gates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gates controlling the pace. #SUB#
Menard is defending against the submission attempts here by Gates.
#SUB#
Gates is trying for a kimura here. Menard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gates wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Gates! |
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Event:
AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Lewandowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Lewandowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gates's half guard.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewandowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski working Gates over with strikes.
Gates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gates tries to get out of the position.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Lewandowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewandowski.
Gates wants to improve his position but Lewandowski is controlling well.
Lewandowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Gates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Lewandowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Gates is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Lewandowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Lewandowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewandowski throwing shots but Gates is blocking nicely.
Lewandowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewandowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Gates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewandowski landing with the ground and pound.
Lewandowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewandowski is fighting to break Gates's control of his arms but Gates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lewandowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewandowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Lewandowski won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Lewandowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lewandowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Gates screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lewandowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Lewandowski! |
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Event:
AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Gates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is not content to let Gates control the position. #SUB2#
Gates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gates's guard! Nice work there by Ryan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates is trying to hold Ryan in close to prevent damage but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates is positioning himself well to prevent Ryan advancing to mount.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryan is now in half guard.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Gates is defending the position.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Gates up and slammed him! Gates can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gates, who protects the arm well.
Gates tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Gates controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Ryan 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.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ryan punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gates turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates managing to control the position. #T1#
Gates wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Gates is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates manages to get to full guard.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan. #T3#
Gates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates trying to control the position here.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is pressing down on Gates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gates, into his guard. #REVR#
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Gates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gates manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Gates's guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Gates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gates has Ryan in his guard.#REVR#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gates tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Ryan is really struggling to control Gates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gates has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jordan Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD2#
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Gates postures up. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gates defends well.#SUB2#
Gates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates looking for a sweep. Not yet Gates, not yet.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Gates's legs - danger averted.
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Gates gets full guard.#T2#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Gates is keeping the position.
Gates 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##SUB2#
Gates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Gates eventually gives up the hold.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gates.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!#SUB#
Gates defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
Gates is really stuck here.
Ryan is trying to stick to Gates's back but Gates is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gates.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
Gates is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVR#
Gates is looking to reverse the position.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position. #SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A punch combination from Ryan misses. #TD2#
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gates's guard. #REVR#
Gates is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gates's guard.
Gates is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gates defends the submission attempt.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Gates is having none of it. #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.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates trying to control but Ryan postures up.
#SUB#
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jordan Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates is trying to reverse the position but instead Ryan has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB#
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Ryan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gates is keeping busy.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Gates manages to turn into his guard.
Gates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gates trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.#T4#
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gates 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates controlling Ryan's posture.
Kevin Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gates keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jordan Ryan said 'Let'ssss goooooo'. |
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Event:
AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gates misses with a low kick.
Lewandowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gates.
Gates stalling against the cage.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gates has Lewandowski pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gates lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lewandowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewandowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Lewandowski gets the takedown into side control.
Lewandowski advances to mount.
Gates tries to hold on but Lewandowski pushes him away.
Gates is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewandowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Gates holds on for dear life.
Lewandowski cracks Gates with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lewandowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Lewandowski working for a guillotine from mount but Gates is in no mood to give up.
Lewandowski working Gates over with strikes here.
Lewandowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gates working to try and regain half guard.
Lewandowski blocks Gates's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lewandowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewandowski 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.#T2#
Lewandowski lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewandowski looking to ground and pound but Gates is blocking nicely.
Gates is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lewandowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Gates is bucking up trying to escape but Lewandowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gates is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewandowski wants to control the pace but Gates is squirming around nicely.
Gates wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gates manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gates, under a barage of strikes from Lewandowski.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewandowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Lewandowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gates is looking for a sweep. Lewandowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lewandowski is looking for a kimura here.
Gates is in trouble now - Lewandowski has advanced to mount!
Gates working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Gates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewandowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Lewandowski.
Gates manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lewandowski is working for a kimura but Gates is defending it quite comfortably.
Gates has his hands clasped together around Lewandowski's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lewandowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewandowski shoots for a takedown but Gates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Lewandowski with that takedown attempt.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Gates shoots in and gets a takedown into Lewandowski's guard.
Lewandowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gates controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gates postures up in Lewandowski's guard and throws a big left but Lewandowski blocks it.
Gates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewandowski is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.
Lewandowski goes for a double leg but Gates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gates continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewandowski has Gates pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gates manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gates gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Gates slows the pace down in half guard.
Gates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Gates is trying to work for a kimura but Lewandowski is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Gates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewandowski.
Gates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewandowski has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Gates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gates stalls.
Lewandowski is working for takedown but Gates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewandowski is working for takedown but Gates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewandowski is working for takedown but Gates is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Lewandowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gates is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lewandowski to the mat. Lewandowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lewandowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Lewandowski is keeping the position.
Gates showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewandowski's guard.
Lewandowski looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gates 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#
Lewandowski blocks a leg kick.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lewandowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gates postures up.
Gates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewandowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gates counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Gates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lewandowski regains guard.
#T2#
Gates throwing strikes but missing.
Lewandowski working a defensive guard here.
Gates trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lewandowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lewandowski stopping the sweep attempt from Gates.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
Gates managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Gates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Gates looking for a sweep. Not yet Gates, not yet.
Lewandowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gates's head.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewandowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewandowski won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Lewandowski lands a couple of elbows.
Lewandowski prevents Gates from getting back to his feet.
Lewandowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewandowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gates pulls Lewandowski in close to prevent any damage.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving. #T4#
Gates controlling the position.
Robert Lewandowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewandowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewandowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gates keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lewandowski thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewandowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewandowski throwing shots but Gates is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Gates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gates 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gates! |
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