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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Freeman stuns Gnilrets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gnilrets looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gnilrets throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gnilrets with a body shot.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman thuds a left hand into Gnilrets's body.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gnilrets manages to avoid it.
Gnilrets throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freeman thuds a left hand into Gnilrets's body.
Gnilrets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gnilrets moves away.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman jabs at Gnilrets's body.
Gnilrets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gnilrets doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Gnilrets in a clinch.
#T1#
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Gnilrets improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gnilrets as Freeman tries to tie him up.
Freeman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gnilrets is keeping busy.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman looking to stall.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with a knee to the head.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman blocks the elbow strike.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gnilrets fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Gnilrets takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Gnilrets is rocked!
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Gnilrets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman lands a nice hook to Gnilrets's body. Gnilrets takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Freeman feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Gnilrets crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierce Freeman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierce Freeman made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Srisawat moves into range and clinches up with Gnilrets.
Gnilrets presses Srisawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets controlling the action here for a moment.
Gnilrets prevents a body shot from Srisawat.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnilrets blocks a body shot from Srisawat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Srisawat struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnilrets controls his hands.
Srisawat struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnilrets controls his hands.
Srisawat's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Srisawat's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Srisawat 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Tinnakorn Srisawat has been cut.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Srisawat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gnilrets as Srisawat tries to tie him up.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Srisawat tries to break free but Gnilrets pushes him back against the cage.
Srisawat letting Gnilrets take a breather here.
Srisawat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gnilrets blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gnilrets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Srisawat is trying to maintain a safe position but Gnilrets gets an underhook and turns Srisawat into the cage.
Srisawat struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnilrets controls his hands.
Srisawat misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnilrets lands a damaging elbow.
Srisawat dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat can't find room to land a body shot as Gnilrets controls the action.
Srisawat tries to circle away but Gnilrets has him pinned against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
Srisawat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Srisawat tries to throw a body punch but Gnilrets avoids it by throwing Srisawat back against the cage.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Srisawat is looking to break free of the clinch but Gnilrets has double underhooks.
Srisawat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gnilrets blocks a body shot from Srisawat. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Srisawat's brow.
Gnilrets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gnilrets tries a knee to the head but Srisawat blocks it.
Gnilrets looking to throw knees to the head but Srisawat is blocking nicely.
Gnilrets lands with a light punch inside.
Srisawat digs a right hand underneath Gnilrets's ribcage. Gnilrets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Srisawat tries a body shot but Gnilrets blocks it.
Gnilrets prevents a body shot from Srisawat.
Srisawat struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnilrets controls his hands.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Srisawat dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets lands a hook that snaps the head of Srisawat backwards.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Srisawat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnilrets misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnilrets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Srisawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnilrets is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gnilrets lands a body shot in the clinch.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Srisawat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gnilrets's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Srisawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Srisawat tries a body shot but Gnilrets blocks it.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Srisawat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gnilrets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Srisawat blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinnakorn Srisawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gnilrets misses with an uppercut. Srisawat saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gnilrets throws a lazy uppercut
and Srisawat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gnilrets's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Srisawat takes the fight into the clinch.
Niamajla Gnilrets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Srisawat tries to pull guard but Gnilrets forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnilrets taking a breather.
Srisawat blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Srisawat's brow.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Srisawat trying to land knees to the body.
Gnilrets working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gnilrets lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gnilrets as Srisawat tries to tie him up.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
#T1#
Srisawat takes an elbow to the temple.
Srisawat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Srisawat avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gnilrets's elbow.
Srisawat tries a body shot but Gnilrets blocks it.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Srisawat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gnilrets is defending well for now.
Srisawat is trying to pull guard but Gnilrets has him pressed against the cage.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gnilrets. #T2#
Srisawat dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets scores with a hook to the body.
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
Srisawat dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
A short body shot lands from Gnilrets as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Srisawat blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnilrets stalling the fight.
Gnilrets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Srisawat can do to turn this around?
Srisawat avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Srisawat's brow.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Gnilrets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Gnilrets.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gnilrets. Srisawat does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Srisawat has Gnilrets up against the cage in a clinch.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Srisawat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Srisawat's brow.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets keeps control of Srisawat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Srisawat misses with a punch to the body.
Srisawat misses with a body punch.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Srisawat's brow. #T4#
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Srisawat's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Tinnakorn Srisawat's cut even more.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets lands with a left to the head.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Srisawat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Gnilrets breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Srisawat moves into range and clinches up with Gnilrets.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Gnilrets.
Srisawat throws a head punch that misses.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Srisawat or not.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Srisawat takes an elbow to the temple.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Srisawat can't find room to land a body shot as Gnilrets controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinnakorn Srisawat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gnilrets throws a body punch but Srisawat moves out of range. #CL2#
Srisawat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Srisawat missing with knees to the body.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Srisawat tries a body shot but Gnilrets blocks it.
Srisawat avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Srisawat blocks it with crossed arms.
Srisawat is trying to maintain a safe position but Gnilrets gets an underhook and turns Srisawat into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Srisawat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Srisawat tries to work over Gnilrets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Srisawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Srisawat misses with a body punch.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Srisawat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gnilrets walks away with a smile on his face. Srisawat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gnilrets closes the distance and clinches.
Srisawat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gnilrets just stands there and leans against the cage.
Srisawat tries to throw a body punch but Gnilrets avoids it by throwing Srisawat back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets lands a body shot.
Srisawat tries a body shot but Gnilrets blocks it.
Srisawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Srisawat misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gnilrets.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Srisawat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gnilrets just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niamajla Gnilrets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tinnakorn Srisawat.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
#BC#
Gnilrets breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Srisawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gnilrets throws a hook but Srisawat avoids it easily.#CL2#
Srisawat has managed to clinch.
Srisawat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gnilrets throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Gnilrets.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat missing with knees to the body.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Srisawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnilrets throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Gnilrets is struggling to control the position.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets prevents a body shot from Srisawat.
Srisawat can't find room to land a body shot as Gnilrets controls the action.
Srisawat avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Srisawat pushes off an throws an elbow but Gnilrets leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Srisawat is looking to control Gnilrets's arms but Gnilrets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Srisawat has his back to the cage.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Srisawat misses with the head strike.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gnilrets as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Srisawat blocks the elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Srisawat can't find room to land a body shot as Gnilrets controls the action.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Srisawat blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Srisawat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Srisawat is trying to break the clinch but Gnilrets has him pressed against the cage.
Tinnakorn Srisawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Srisawat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gnilrets walks away with a smile on his face. Srisawat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Srisawat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Srisawat lands an uppercut.
Srisawat avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Srisawat blocks the elbow strike.
Niamajla Gnilrets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Srisawat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niamajla Gnilrets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gnilrets 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niamajla Gnilrets!
Niamajla Gnilrets very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gnilrets ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gnilrets throws a big shot that misses.
Hasek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gnilrets to score with a decent uppercut.
Gnilrets lands with a nice body punch.
Gnilrets scores with the left hand. Hasek knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Hasek gets tackled into the cage by Gnilrets. Gnilrets maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hasek pulls Gnilrets into guard.
Hasek pulls Gnilrets in close to prevent any damage.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gnilrets controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gnilrets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gnilrets is sitting in close to Hasek's body. Hasek has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gnilrets is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gnilrets is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hasek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gnilrets is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Gnilrets circles away and we're back to standing.
Gnilrets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gnilrets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gnilrets pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jr back to the cage. Gnilrets follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Jr is rocked!
Jr goes for a double leg but Gnilrets avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gnilrets continues to drive forward.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jr's defenses.
Gnilrets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Gnilrets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Jr is stalling here.
#TD#
Jr jumps into guard, dragging Gnilrets to the mat.
Gnilrets wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Gnilrets postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jr keeping moving, preventing Gnilrets from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gnilrets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gnilrets controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Gnilrets to get to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gnilrets looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jr keeping control of the position.
Well, if Gnilrets 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.
#T3#
Gnilrets wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gnilrets is looking for a kimura here.
Gnilrets with the ground and pound but Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gnilrets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jr 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jr goes for a double leg but Gnilrets avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gnilrets continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnilrets lands a body punch.
Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Gnilrets lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Jr 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niamajla Gnilrets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnilrets thuds a left hand into Jr's body.
Nice shot lands for Gnilrets.
Decent striking displayed by Gnilrets there.
Gnilrets bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr's head.
Jr moves forwards but Gnilrets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Gnilrets.
Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Gnilrets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr shoots and misses
and Gnilrets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jr has Gnilrets up against the cage in a clinch.
Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jr up against the cage.#T1#
Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Gnilrets has double underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gnilrets. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A short left from Gnilrets.
Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnilrets avoiding damage as Jr throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Gnilrets manages to break the clinch.
Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Gnilrets cracks Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gnilrets has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jr to stand back up!
Niamajla Gnilrets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jr instigates a clinch.
Gnilrets has Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets controlling the action here for a moment.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Gnilrets has Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gnilrets prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside that Jr shrugs off.
Gnilrets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jr tries to pull guard but Gnilrets won't allow it.
Gnilrets lands a damaging elbow.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside that Jr shrugs off. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Jr 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Gnilrets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gnilrets throws out a powerful jab.
Gnilrets circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jr to the canvas! Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gnilrets keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niamajla Gnilrets!
Niamajla Gnilrets gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Naragami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Naragami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gnilrets is pushing Naragami up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Gnilrets manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gnilrets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.#T1#
Gnilrets lands a body shot in the clinch.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami is trying to break the clinch but Gnilrets is controlling him.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami letting Gnilrets take a breather here.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
#BC#
Gnilrets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naragami with a jab.
Naragami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Gnilrets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Gnilrets forces Naragami back against the cage and clinches.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Naragami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naragami can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Gnilrets.
Naragami working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gnilrets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naragami throws a good cross that connects.
Gnilrets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gnilrets showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naragami.
#T3#
Naragami fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Gnilrets moves into range and clinches up with Naragami.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Naragami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
Naragami on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Naragami is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow. #BC#
Gnilrets breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Naragami moves into range and clinches up with Gnilrets.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Naragami connects with a jab.#CL#
Gnilrets moves into range and clinches up with Naragami.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gnilrets obliges.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Niamajla Gnilrets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naragami has a couple of punches blocked by Gnilrets.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnilrets is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Naragami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gnilrets tries to land a knee to the head but Naragami blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Gnilrets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Naragami digs a good hook to Gnilrets's body.
#CL#
Gnilrets clinches up with Naragami and pushes him back against the cage.
Naragami is trying to pull guard but Gnilrets has him pressed against the cage.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naragami can do to turn this around?
Naragami misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a nice shot to the body.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami swings wildly with an uppercut but Gnilrets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Naragami trying to stall but Gnilrets improves his position.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami has had enough of the clinch but Gnilrets keeps him there for the moment.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naragami misses with some punches.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naragami tries to pull guard but Gnilrets forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Naragami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
Naragami can't break the clinch.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naragami wants to break free but Gnilrets has control.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets scores with a hook to the body.
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow. #T4#
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Gnilrets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gnilrets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Gnilrets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gnilrets lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naragami backwards.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naragami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gnilrets to keep the fight standing.
Niamajla Gnilrets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinko Naragami.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gnilrets.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gnilrets rushes Naragami and presses him up against the cage.
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Naragami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnilrets lands a damaging elbow.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naragami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnilrets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naragami tries to circle away but Gnilrets has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Naragami takes an elbow to the temple.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naragami's defenses.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.#T2#
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets lands with a left to the head.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami wants to break free but Gnilrets has control.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Naragami looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage.
Gnilrets lands with a right to the head.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside.
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naragami's defenses.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Naragami is trying to break the clinch but Gnilrets is controlling him.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Gnilrets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gnilrets.
Naragami tries to break free but Gnilrets pushes him back against the cage.
Gnilrets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gnilrets tries to work over Naragami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Naragami tries to circle away but Gnilrets has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gnilrets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Naragami rushes Gnilrets and presses him up against the cage.
Shinko Naragami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niamajla Gnilrets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niamajla Gnilrets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gnilrets, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niamajla Gnilrets!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niamajla Gnilrets made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gnilrets takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Gnilrets misses
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Gnilrets is rocked!
Spade lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gnilrets head around and knocks him out cold! Spade hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Spade!
After the big win, Tony Spade made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Gnilrets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hunt has his foot on Gnilrets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gnilrets works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Gnilrets gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Gnilrets swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#TD2#
Gnilrets bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gnilrets easily slips into full mount!
Gnilrets throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt reaches up to try and control the position but Gnilrets seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunt rolls and tries to escape and now Gnilrets has his back!
#T1##SUB2#
Gnilrets is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gnilrets doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt prevents Gnilrets from getting back to his feet.
Gnilrets trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gnilrets is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gnilrets keeps moving.
Gnilrets is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt tries to stand but Gnilrets is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gnilrets is keeping the position.
Gnilrets throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hunt is fighting to break Gnilrets's control of his arms but Gnilrets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gnilrets wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Gnilrets is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gnilrets dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.#T3#
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gnilrets is trying to get back to full guard.
Gnilrets is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Gnilrets is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
#SUB#
Hunt maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gnilrets could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hunt has cracked it and Gnilrets is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt! |
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