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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Flay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with Flay, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes Flay against the cage but Flay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flay wants to counter with a clinch but Kruger pushes him away.
Flay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruger circles away.#TD2#
Flay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flay content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger is staying active underneath Flay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard but Flay has passed into side control.
Kruger taking a bit of punishment here - Flay scoring with strikes.
Flay landing strikes.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Flay is staying tight to Kruger's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Flay lands a few punches from side control.
Kruger tries to bench press Flay off him but Flay keeps the position.
Flay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flay scores with punches from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kruger tries to buck Flay off but Flay is having none of it.
Flay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flay keeps working.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Kruger trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control. Flay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Flay is positioning himself well to prevent Kruger advancing to mount.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Flay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura here.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger postures up in Flay's guard and throws a big left but Flay blocks it.
Flay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flay wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger throws a strike but Flay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kruger keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Flay landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Flay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Flay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Flay is quick to defend against it.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Flay as Kruger shoots in.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Flay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger shoots in and drives through. Flay sprawls well.
Flay with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Flay scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Flay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruger sprawls well initially but Flay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger 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.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Kruger wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flay escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flay!
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Flay connects with a nice short shot to Kruger's temple. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flay working Kruger over with strikes. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger 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.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay 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#
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flay is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Flay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
Flay dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Flay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flay smiles and moves away.
Bobby Flay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruger quickly recovers to half guard.
Flay wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Bobby Flay has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flay in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Flay.
Flay passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Flay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kruger hang on?
Flay wants to control the pace but Kruger is squirming around nicely.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesse Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kruger looking for a triangle here. Flay is fighting it but it looks tight! Kruger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Flay is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Kruger!
A very excited looking Jesse Kruger 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:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Peeples takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeples stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peeples wants it to stay on the feet.
Peeples tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flay manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flay lands in his opponent's guard.
Flay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Peeples is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Flay rolls with it to try and escape but Peeples cranks on the arm and Flay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kawonn Peeples!
Kawonn Peeples was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Flay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flay swivels and escapes.
Flay feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Flay takes the fight into the clinch.
Flay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Flay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Flay has hold of one of Starling's legs. Starling is fighting the takedown attempt but Flay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starling trying to control the position.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay pushing down on Starling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Flay. #SUB#
Flay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flay 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. #T2#
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Flay is thwarting Starling's attempts to control the position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Starling trying to control here.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Starling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flay's back!
Flay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Starling prevents Flay from getting the reversal.
Starling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Starling thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Flay regains half guard.
Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Starling shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Starling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Starling shoots in but Flay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Flay clinches up with Starling and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Flay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Flay lands a couple of digs.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving. #SUB2#
Starling is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flay working some strikes from top position.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
Flay distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Flay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay passes into half guard.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Flay. #T3#
Flay content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Flay seems content to control.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flay is working away from the top position though.
Flay is nestled in close to Starling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starling is trying to stand.
#T4#
Starling is concentrating on defense, preventing Flay from advancing position.
Flay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay prevents Starling from improving his position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay working Starling over with strikes.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that second round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starling pinned against the cage. Starling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Flay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starling trying to control here.
Starling tries to kick Flay off but Flay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starling gets full guard.
Flay looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there. #T2#
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Starling trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Flay keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Flay drives through and clinches with Starling against the cage.
Starling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Flay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Flay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Starling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flay has him pressed against the cage.
Flay has Starling pressed against the cage.
Starling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Starling tries to pull guard but Flay won't allow it.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Starling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Flay pulls guard successfully.
Flay pulls Starling in close to prevent any damage.
Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay!
A relieved looking Bobby Flay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Flay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Flay scores with a takedown into Gunn's guard.
Flay trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Flay postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Flay landing with the ground and pound.
Flay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn has momentary wrist control but Flay slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flay is stalling in the full guard.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flay is stalling in the full guard.
Flay lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flay preventing the sweep.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flay lands a couple of elbows.
Flay wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Flay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Flay defending well.
Gunn wants to stand but Flay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunn. #SUB2#
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Flay is defending well.
Flay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flay tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Flay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flay.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunn misses.#CL#
Flay forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Flay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Gunn jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Gunn trying to control the position.
Flay lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Flay fails with the takedown.
Gunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flay throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Flay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flay off to one side.
Flay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Flay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Flay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn punishes Flay's body with a nice straight punch.
Flay shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Flay dives in and scores a takedown into Gunn's guard.
Gunn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Flay is avoiding it.
Flay loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.#CL#
Flay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Flay holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunn drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Flay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Flay lands with a light punch inside.
Flay leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Flay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Flay manages to end up in side control.
Flay lands some shots froms side control.
Flay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunn on the ground.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Flay working the ground and pound.
Flay trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Flay cracks Gunn with a big right hand but Gunn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Gunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flay.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Flay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Flay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gunn tries to bench press Flay off him but Flay keeps the position.
Flay lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gunn!#T3#
Flay controlling his opponent.
Gunn tries to lock up and control but Flay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flay trying to control but Gunn is having none of it.
Flay breaks from Gunn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flay with the ground and pound from mount.
Flay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gunn hang on?
Flay lands a big shot there that rocks Gunn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flay with good strikes from the mount here!
Flay lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Gunn is rocked!
Flay landing punches.
Gunn is still in real trouble! Can Flay finish him?#T4#
Flay lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Gunn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gunn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Flay's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Flay!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Flay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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