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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrjalya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vrjalya.#TD2#
Vrjalya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerritzen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vrjalya is in Gerritzen's guard.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gerritzen seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya trying to control but Gerritzen is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Gerritzen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerritzen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerritzen defends it well.
Vrjalya throws a strike but Gerritzen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gerritzen wants to get back to his feet but Vrjalya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Gerritzen is in trouble now - Vrjalya has advanced to mount!
Vrjalya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gerritzen is holding on tight.
#T2#
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya takes Gerritzen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gerritzen is in trouble. #SUB2#
Gerritzen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vrjalya's arms. #SUB2#
Vrjalya has his arm under Gerritzen's chin here. Game over son! Vrjalya squeezes tightly and Gerritzen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
An out of breath Ken Vrjalya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Gerritzen misses. #KD#
Faulk lands a big head kick that sends Gerritzen tumbling to the mat! Faulk takes a step backwards and waves Gerritzen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gerritzen is rocked!#CL#
Faulk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gerritzen is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Faulk.
Faulk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gerritzen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gerritzen drops to his knees and Faulk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Our winner, Kevin Faulk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Gerritzen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerritzen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is not content to let Gerritzen control the position. #T1#
Gerritzen works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerritzen wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Gerritzen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerritzen not doing much here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gerritzen is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gerritzen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Gerritzen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Anderson tries to bum rush Gerritzen with a series of wild strikes but Gerritzen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson tries to bum rush Gerritzen with a series of wild strikes but Gerritzen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Gerritzen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Gerritzen keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerritzen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Gerritzen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gerritzen takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Gerritzen has mounted him!
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 Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerritzen has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson cracks Gerritzen with an open hand slap.#ROC#Gerritzen is rocked!
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerritzen is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anderson engages and cracks Gerritzen with a massive lead left hook - Gerritzen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anderson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Nfld 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gerritzen. Gerritzen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerritzen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Gerritzen getting side control.
Gerritzen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerritzen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to improve his position but instead Gerritzen has moved into half guard.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Gerritzen is controlling well.
Dixon is looking to control Gerritzen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gerritzen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gerritzen's head backwards.
Dixon lands a jab.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Gerritzen avoids nicely.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Gerritzen moves away and avoids it.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerritzen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Gerritzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon has his hands on Gerritzen's head, controlling the position.
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gerritzen is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Gerritzen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Gerritzen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Gerritzen is having none of it. #T1#
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerritzen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerritzen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Dixon throws a strike but Gerritzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gerritzen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerritzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Gerritzen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Dixon managing to control the position.
Gerritzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gerritzen backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Gerritzen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gerritzen gets a takedown into half guard.
Dixon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gerritzen is on him like a limpet, forcing Dixon back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon 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##TD2#
Gerritzen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dixon to the ground. Gerritzen is now in Dixon's guard.
Gerritzen won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gerritzen 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.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Gerritzen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Gerritzen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gerritzen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerritzen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gerritzen misses with an uppercut
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerritzen connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Dixon misses the jab.
Dixon lands with a hook. Gerritzen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Gerritzen is rocked!
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Gerritzen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon fakes the body blow, causing Gerritzen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gerritzen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
A victorious Ali Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Lewandowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerritzen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gerritzen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lewandowski is looking to stand back up but Gerritzen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lewandowski. #REVB#
Gerritzen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewandowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Still in half guard, Gerritzen seems content to control.
Lewandowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gerritzen manages to pass to mount!
Gerritzen content just to control the position here.
Lewandowski wants to control but Gerritzen is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewandowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewandowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gerritzen controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Gerritzen working Lewandowski over with strikes here.
Gerritzen landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerritzen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gerritzen dominating with strikes here.
Gerritzen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gerritzen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Gerritzen raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Lewandowski is rocked!
Gerritzen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gerritzen prevents Lewandowski from getting the reversal.
Gerritzen controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerritzen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lewandowski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gerritzen around the waist but Gerritzen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gerritzen is the winner by TKO! Gerritzen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roelof Gerritzen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyambe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a shoot takedown. Nyambe fights it but they end up in guard.
Gerritzen stays in close to Nyambe's body and controls the position.
Gerritzen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sparks gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gerritzen passes Nyambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerritzen lands with a punch from half guard.
Gerritzen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen winds up and cracks Nyambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Gerritzen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gerritzen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gerritzen is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gerritzen works his way into side control.
Gerritzen just content to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown but Gerritzen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Gerritzen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nyambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyambe shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerritzen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nyambe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gerritzen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nyambe is looking to stand back up but Gerritzen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nyambe.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Gerritzen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Gerritzen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerritzen sprawls well. Gerritzen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyambe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nyambe defends it well.#TD2#
Gerritzen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nyambe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerritzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerritzen working over Nyambe with some ground and pound. Nyambe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Gerritzen there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerritzen slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerritzen slips a nice elbow through Nyambe's hands, connecting with Nyambe's forehead.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gerritzen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyambe trying to get back to full guard but Gerritzen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gerritzen with a couple of short strikes.
Gerritzen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gerritzen landing punches.
Nyambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Gerritzen the control monster continue. Boring.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee warns Nyambe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gerritzen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gerritzen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in and bounces Nyambe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gerritzen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerritzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Nyambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nyambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen moves nicely into side control.
Gerritzen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
More stalling from Gerritzen.
Roelof Gerritzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerritzen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nyambe!
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerritzen is landing with some decent strikes but Nyambe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Gerritzen 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.
BOOM! Gerritzen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gerritzen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gerritzen content just to control the position here.
Gerritzen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roelof Gerritzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerritzen 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 Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerritzen defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerritzen.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Handicks pounces like a tiger and cracks Gerritzen with a vicious hook! Gerritzen is down but not out! Handicks follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johny Handicks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Handicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Gerritzen both land. Nice combination.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Adesanya as Gerritzen shoots in.
Gerritzen misses with a series of wild punches.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
Gerritzen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerritzen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerritzen.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Gerritzen moves out of range.
Gerritzen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerritzen moves away from the strike by Adesanya.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Adesanya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gerritzen will feel that in the morning.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerritzen eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Gerritzen is rocked!
Gerritzen get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gerritzen stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Adesanya runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 7
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerritzen.
O Brien moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gerritzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
O Brien cracks Gerritzen with a good jab.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gerritzen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gerritzen content to control rather than advance.
Gerritzen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Brien regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerritzen controls the pace.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
O Brien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerritzen controls the pace.
Gerritzen advances position into side control!
O Brien stops Gerritzen from passing to mount.
O Brien is looking to reverse the position.
Gerritzen trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Gerritzen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
O Brien is looking to reverse the position.
O Brien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gerritzen controlling the position.
O Brien is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gerritzen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Brien struggling a bit here.
O Brien taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien manages to get back to half guard.
O Brien is looking to control Gerritzen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Brien avoid being mounted?
Gerritzen not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
Gerritzen is pressing down on O Brien's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Brien is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerritzen counters with a left and a right that stings O Brien.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerritzen.
O Brien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gerritzen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Brien.#ROC2#Gerritzen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus O Brien will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O Brien connects with a jab.
Oh Gerritzen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gerritzen glances at the clock... BAM! O Brien nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gerritzen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gerritzen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus O Brien!
A very excited looking Seamus O Brien made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld raw 2
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen digs a good hook to Dude's body.
Gerritzen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerritzen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerritzen thows a leg kick but Dude checks it
and Dude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dude throws a series of punches but Gerritzen avoids them all with ease.
Gerritzen tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Dude. Those never looked like landing.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dude defends it well.
Dude throws a right and a left that Gerritzen avoids nicely.
Gerritzen with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.
Dude is looking to clinch.
Gerritzen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude cracks Gerritzen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Gerritzen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dude.
Dude tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerritzen is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Dude clinches.
Gerritzen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Dude stalling against the cage.
Gerritzen is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Gerritzen fails to pull guard.
Dude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.#T2#
Gerritzen is trying to pull guard but Dude turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerritzen can't get the takedown.
Gerritzen blocks a body shot from Dude.
Gerritzen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dude smiles and moves away.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches.
Dude throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Gerritzen is pressing down on Dude's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dude is holding on for now. #T3#
Dude is trying to stand back up but Gerritzen is controlling him
Gerritzen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gerritzen stops Dude from getting back to his feet.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerritzen in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Dude darts in and clinches Gerritzen up against the cage.
Gerritzen wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerritzen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Gerritzen working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gerritzen jumps guard but Dude stands there with Gerritzen around his waist. Gerritzen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude is trying to maintain a safe position but Gerritzen gets an underhook and turns Dude into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Dude dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dude tries to clinch but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Dude lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dude.
Gerritzen works over Dude's head and body with a nice combination.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerritzen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerritzen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude moves to clinch but Gerritzen breaks away #TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a shoot takedown. Dude fights it but they end up in guard.
Gerritzen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerritzen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gerritzen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerritzen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Gerritzen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gerritzen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerritzen can do to turn this around?
Gerritzen with a nice head shot there.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Gerritzen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gerritzen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dude can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerritzen controls the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerritzen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerritzen with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gerritzen. Those never looked like landing.
Gerritzen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
As Dude backs off Gerritzen throws a huge counter combo but Dude manages to avoid it all.
Gerritzen checks a low kick from Dude.
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerritzen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerritzen misses with a leg kick.
Dude falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a single leg into guard. Dude didn't expect that. #T3#
Gerritzen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
Gerritzen stays in close to Dude's body and controls the position.
Gerritzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerritzen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gerritzen is controlling him.
Gerritzen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dude is retaining full guard.
Dude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gerritzen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gerritzen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dude.
Gerritzen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gerritzen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dude manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerritzen avoids the head kick by Dude.
Gerritzen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gerritzen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.
Gerritzen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Gerritzen. Those never looked like landing.
The Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Dude finds it's target.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerritzen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerritzen misses with a few strikes there.
Dude is looking for a counter combo.
Dude scores with a three punch combo!
Gerritzen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dude defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dude napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Gerritzen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dude has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Gerritzen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gerritzen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dude tries to bench press Gerritzen off him but Gerritzen keeps the position.
Gerritzen is putting a hurting on Dude here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gerritzen happy to just control the position for now.
Gerritzen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gerritzen prevents Dude from escaping the position.
Dude trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gerritzen takes a little break here. Dude wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dude is trying to get back to his feet.
Gerritzen controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Let's hope that Gerritzen 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Dude. Those never looked like landing.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dude defends it well.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerritzen throws a right and a left that Dude avoids nicely.
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
#T4#
Gerritzen throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Gerritzen misses with a body shot.
Gerritzen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerritzen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Dude.
Gerritzen with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gerritzen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen is trying to drag Dude to the mat but Dude just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dude tries to break free but Gerritzen pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gerritzen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 12
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gerritzen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gerritzen connects with a nice short shot to Wick's temple.
Wick won't allow Gerritzen to pass to mount.
Gerritzen prevents Wick from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gerritzen seems content to control.
Gerritzen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gerritzen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gerritzen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wick for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Ground and pound from Gerritzen.
Gerritzen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gerritzen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerritzen 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.
Gerritzen content to control rather than advance.
Gerritzen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Gerritzen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerritzen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gerritzen slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gerritzen continues to stall.
Wick is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerritzen but Gerritzen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wick with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gerritzen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wick bucks up and tries to throw Gerritzen off but instead Gerritzen has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gerritzen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gerritzen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gerritzen cracks Wick with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wick from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Gerritzen.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wick's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wick with a poor takedown
and Gerritzen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gerritzen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wick wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gerritzen manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Gerritzen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gerritzen seems to be looking for submissions.
Roelof Gerritzen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Gerritzen seems content to control.#T1#
Gerritzen drops an elbow to the side of Wick's head.
Gerritzen content to control rather than advance.
Wick has hold of Gerritzen's hands but Gerritzen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gerritzen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gerritzen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Gerritzen is taking a breather. Wick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Gerritzen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gerritzen!
#TD#
Gerritzen looking to score a takedown here. Wick is defending well but Gerritzen drives through and ends up in Wick's guard.
Gerritzen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Wick has momentary wrist control but Gerritzen slips an elbow through the middle.
Gerritzen controlling from the top position.
Gerritzen landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gerritzen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Wick has an active guard here but Gerritzen has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gerritzen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wick did well to prevent Gerritzen getting side control.
Still in half guard, Gerritzen seems content to control.
More hug and hope from Gerritzen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gerritzen 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.#SUB#
Gerritzen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerritzen slips a nice elbow through Wick's hands, connecting with Wick's forehead.
Gerritzen controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wick taking some punishment here, with Gerritzen in his half guard.
Gerritzen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerritzen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wick is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gerritzen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerritzen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gerritzen'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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee warns Wick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roelof Gerritzen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerritzen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen!
John Wick spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Gerritzen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerritzen.#CUT2#It looks like Travis Lutter has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Gerritzen as Lutter shoots in.
Lutter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerritzen's waist but Gerritzen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lutter off to one side.
Lutter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerritzen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutter ducks right into an uppercut from Gerritzen.
Lutter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Business in the buildup to the fight.
Lutter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerritzen tries to avoid it but Lutter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerritzen to the ground. Gerritzen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lutter or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerritzen, which made it look bad.
Lutter shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerritzen tries to sprawl out of it but Lutter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerritzen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerritzen! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerritzen wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Gerritzen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gerritzen lands a right hook to the body.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerritzen moves in close and cracks Lutter with a massive right hand! Lutter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Gerritzen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roelof Gerritzen!
The defeated Travis Lutter had this to say: 'Travis Lutter is like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in and bounces Fighter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fighter looking for a guillotine here but Gerritzen defends easily.
Fighter looking to control.
#SUB#
Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerritzen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter has his hands on Gerritzen's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gerritzen looking to pass the guard.
Gerritzen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fighter is proving hard to escape from.
Gerritzen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gerritzen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gerritzen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Gerritzen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerritzen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fighter's guard.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter has control of Gerritzen's left arm, preventing Gerritzen from doing any damage.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fighter! #T4#
Gerritzen is staying tight to Fighter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gerritzen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fighter is being controlled here.
Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerritzen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gerritzen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter enables Gerritzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gerritzen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Fighter is working an open guard so Gerritzen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Gerritzen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gerritzen is in Fighter's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Gerritzen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Gerritzen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Gerritzen tries to pass.
Gerritzen won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gerritzen forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter is trying to control but can't.
Fighter gets back to full guard.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Gerritzen is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Test Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerritzen lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Gerritzen tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
#TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter controls Gerritzen momentarily but Gerritzen frees himself.
Gerritzen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerritzen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gerritzen is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Gerritzen won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Gerritzen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gerritzen looking to pass the guard.
Fighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Gerritzen has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Gerritzen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerritzen with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Gerritzen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gerritzen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gerritzen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Gerritzen shoots in.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Gerritzen 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.#SU2#
Gerritzen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Gerritzen dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.#T1#
Gerritzen working some strikes from top position.
Gerritzen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gerritzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerritzen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Gerritzen from standing up.
Gerritzen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Fighter working for a triangle but Gerritzen defends it easily.
Gerritzen trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Fighter with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gerritzen controlling from side mount.
Gerritzen wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Gerritzen wants to stand but Fighter has his arm trapped. #T4##SU2#
Gerritzen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Gerritzen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter is looking to control Gerritzen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen stalling.
Test Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roelof Gerritzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerritzen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boileautaite as he avoids it easily.
Boileautaite blocks a head kick by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen moves out of range as Boileautaite strikes.#TD2#
Gerritzen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boileautaite's half guard.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boileautaite looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.#T1#
Gerritzen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerritzen working Boileautaite over with strikes.
Boileautaite wants to improve his position but Gerritzen is controlling well.
Gerritzen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerritzen controlling the action here.
Boileautaite won't allow Gerritzen to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!#SUB#
Gerritzen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerritzen trying to control the hands but Boileautaite breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boileautaite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerritzen showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Boileautaite looking for the choke from the back.
Gerritzen is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Boileautaite 's hooks. #T3#
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from getting the reversal.
Gerritzen tries to hold on but Boileautaite pushes him away.
Boileautaite looking to finish with strikes here!
Boileautaite throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gerritzen because Boileautaite loaded up on that one.
Gerritzen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen trying to control but Boileautaite postures up.
Boileautaite is looking to advance position but Gerritzen won't allow it.
Gerritzen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##SUB2#
Gerritzen looking for submissions off his back.
Gerritzen wants to improve his position but Boileautaite is controlling well.
Gerritzen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boileautaite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boileautaite throwing shots but Gerritzen is blocking nicely.
Boileautaite wants to pass to mount but Gerritzen is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boileautaite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerritzen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boileautaite is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Boileautaite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gerritzen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerritzen throws a nice looking combination but Boileautaite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerritzen checks a leg kick.
Boileautaite misses the shot to the body.
Gerritzen fails with the takedown.
Gerritzen wants to clinch up but Boileautaite keeps it at a distance.
Boileautaite throws the left hand but Gerritzen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Gerritzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerritzen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boileautaite throws a jab when Gerritzen was well out of range.#T1#
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerritzen or perhaps it was just good defense by Boileautaite, which made it look bad.
Gerritzen tries to clinch up.
Gerritzen throws a low kick but Boileautaite avoids it.
Gerritzen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boileautaite throws out the jab.
Gerritzen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boileautaite avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacques Boileautaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.
Boileautaite throws a body punch but Gerritzen moves out of range.
Gerritzen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boileautaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerritzen can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gerritzen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Boileautaite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.
Gerritzen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!
Gerritzen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boileautaite's guard. Nice work there by Gerritzen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerritzen won't allow Boileautaite to sweep him here. #T3#
Gerritzen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Boileautaite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerritzen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Boileautaite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boileautaite is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roelof Gerritzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerritzen in particular looking to stall.
Boileautaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boileautaite working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boileautaite's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gerritzen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gerritzen controlling the position from side mount.
Boileautaite can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerritzen wants to control but Boileautaite is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen taking a breather here. #T1#
Boileautaite tries to buck Gerritzen off but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Gerritzen tries to stand but Boileautaite controls the position and pulls Gerritzen into his guard.
Gerritzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boileautaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gerritzen stopping the sweep attempt from Boileautaite.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Boileautaite.
Gerritzen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Boileautaite counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Boileautaite seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boileautaite misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gerritzen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerritzen prevents Boileautaite from moving into mount. #T3#
Boileautaite misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gerritzen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boileautaite.
Gerritzen tries to escape but Boileautaite is in control.
Gerritzen gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerritzen is trying to keep Boileautaite in close.
Gerritzen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boileautaite is controlling him.
Boileautaite wants to pass the guard but Gerritzen is keeping the position.
Boileautaite stopping the sweep attempt from Gerritzen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boileautaite throws a strike but Gerritzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boileautaite is trying to keep Gerritzen in close.
Boileautaite wants to sweep here but Gerritzen controlling him for the moment.
Boileautaite trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boileautaite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerritzen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerritzen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boileautaite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerritzen defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roelof Gerritzen.
I think Gerritzen 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen! |
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