Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Kivi pushes Gurgel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gurgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Gurgel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gurgel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurgel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.
Kivi stopping the sweep attempt from Gurgel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kivi trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.#T1#
Kivi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gurgel is trying to control the position but Kivi postures up. #SUB#
Kivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gurgel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivi is aware though and is defending well.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gurgel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kivi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gurgel.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gurgel trying to remain calm as Kivi controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel wants to control but Kivi is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Gurgel wants to get back to full guard but Kivi has mounted him!
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Kivi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kivi controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gurgel tries to get to full guard but Kivi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gurgel tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
Gurgel is looking to get back to full guard here but Kivi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kivi misses with a hook. Gurgel ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kivi. Those never looked like landing.
Fabio Gurgel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Gurgel ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gurgel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Gurgel feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kivi.
Gurgel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kivi.#CL2#
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Gurgel in a clinch.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi pushes Gurgel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kivi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Kivi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurgel jumps guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gurgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##TD#
Gurgel pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kivi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kivi passes Gurgel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep. Kivi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kivi is looking to advance position but Gurgel won't allow it.
Kivi uses his free foot to push down on Gurgel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gurgel.
Gurgel can't escape the position.
Raimo Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Kivi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gurgel is trying desperately to improve position.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel trying to control here.
Gurgel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gurgel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kivi's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kivi wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel is controlling the position.
Kivi 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.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurgel throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi 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!#R3#
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kivi sprawls and moves away.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kivi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Gurgel jumps guard and drags Kivi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gurgel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kivi uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel has his arm trapped.
Gurgel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kivi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurgel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kivi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurgel. #T2#
Kivi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kivi trying to control but Gurgel postures up.
Kivi moves into full guard.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivi is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gurgel drops back looking for a leg! Kivi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivi manages to kick Gurgel off! Gurgel jumps back into Kivi's guard.
Gurgel is pushing down on Kivi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kivi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gurgel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gurgel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kivi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gurgel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gurgel seems to be looking for submissions.
Gurgel wants to pass to mount but Kivi is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kivi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gurgel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura but Kivi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gurgel to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Gurgel clearly takes that 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.#R4#
Kivi throws out a loose jab but Gurgel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurgel is looking to counter the offense by Kivi and move into the clinch.
Gurgel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gurgel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kivi misses with a combination #TD#
and Gurgel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gurgel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gurgel has gone for a leg lock! Kivi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gurgel's guard.#REVB#
Gurgel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gurgel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Gurgel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kivi has picked Gurgel up and slammed him! Gurgel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kivi manages to pass to side control!
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kivi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kivi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gurgel can't do much from the bottom here.
Gurgel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kivi tries to pass to full mount but Gurgel defends it.
Gurgel gets full guard.#SUB#
Gurgel has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kivi passes Gurgel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kivi pulls his head out easily.
Kivi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel with the active half guard here but Kivi passes nicely into side control.
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Gurgel is letting Kivi control him for a moment.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel is controlling his arm.#T3#
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi trying to control the position but Gurgel is working away.
Gurgel tries to bench press Kivi off him but Kivi keeps the position.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurgel keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gurgel is looking to regain half guard here but Kivi keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Gurgel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurgel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Gurgel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
Gurgel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Gurgel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivi walks away with a smile on his face. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Gurgel counters by clinching up. #T1#
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurgel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivi walks away with a smile on his face. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gurgel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Kivi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kivi.
Gurgel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gurgel gets tackled into the cage by Kivi. Kivi maintains the clinch. #T2#
Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi cracks Gurgel with a nice body shot.
Gurgel blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Gurgel fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Gurgel successfully pulls guard.
Kivi 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. #SUB#
Gurgel has an active guard here but Kivi has managed to pass into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Gurgel is trying to control but Kivi manages to pass to mount!
Gurgel is working to get back to half guard.
Kivi wants to control the pace but Gurgel is squirming around nicely.
Gurgel regains half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kivi pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Gurgel tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
Gurgel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gurgel with the active half guard here but Kivi passes nicely into side control.
Gurgel is not content to let Kivi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kivi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a jab when Gurgel was well out of range.
Gurgel takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic cracks Gurgel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gurgel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Gurgel slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Gurgel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gurgel avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
Gurgel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacevic sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurgel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacevic is quick to defend against it.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurgel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurgel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Gurgel tries to counter by clinching up but Kovacevic breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Gurgel attempts a counter takedown but Kovacevic avoids it well and moves away.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Gurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Gurgel is out of range.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Fabio Gurgel's cut is getting worse.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot. #T3#
Gurgel walks into a stiff left hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Gurgel counters by moving into the clinch.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Kovacevic won't allow it.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gurgel pulls Kovacevic into guard.
Kovacevic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gurgel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kovacevic has picked Gurgel up and slammed him! Gurgel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kovacevic manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacevic controls the position from side control.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kovacevic controlling from side mount.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel is pressing down on Kovacevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kovacevic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gurgel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kovacevic frees his head nicely. Oh but Gurgel has switched to an armbar! Kovacevic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Mnusk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gurgel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mnusk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurgel wants to control but Mnusk is keeping him busy.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mnusk is trying to control but can't.
Gurgel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mnusk trying to control here.
Gurgel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mnusk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurgel throwing strikes here but Mnusk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mnusk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurgel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gurgel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gurgel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Gurgel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mnusk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mnusk and Gurgel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mnusk wants to control but Gurgel postures up.
Gurgel tries to score with some ground and pound. Mnusk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gurgel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gurgel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gurgel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mnusk because Gurgel loaded up on that one.
Gurgel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gurgel throws some wild stikes that Mnusk manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gurgel is working for a guillotine from mount but Mnusk frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Mnusk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mnusk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gurgel looking to ground and pound but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
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!
Gurgel unloads with some shots from mount but Mnusk bucks and avoids them well.
Mnusk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gurgel.
Gurgel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mnusk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gurgel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gurgel throws some wild stikes that Mnusk manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mnusk is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gurgel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Mnusk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gurgel.
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Gurgel controlling his opponent.
Gurgel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mnusk is looking to escape.
Gurgel throwing strikes here but Mnusk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gurgel landing strikes from the mount and Mnusk is in trouble! #T4#
Mnusk is squirming around, avoiding Gurgel's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Gurgel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gurgel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mnusk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gurgel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gurgel wants to control but Mnusk has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gurgel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Gurgel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Gurgel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mnusk scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.#TD#
Mnusk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gurgel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gurgel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mnusk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mnusk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurgel throwing strikes from guard but Mnusk blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gurgel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk 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.
Mnusk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurgel. #T1#
Mnusk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurgel.
Gurgel passes into half guard.
Gurgel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gurgel throwing shots but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
Gurgel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mnusk!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mnusk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gurgel working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mnusk slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gurgel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gurgel prevents Mnusk from improving his position.#T2#
Gurgel tries to pass to full mount but Mnusk defends it.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gurgel is nestled in close to Mnusk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mnusk is staying active underneath Gurgel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gurgel.
Gurgel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mnusk's head.
Gurgel uses his free foot to push down on Mnusk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mnusk.
Gurgel working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mnusk slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Gurgel trying to pass the guard but Mnusk defending well. #T3##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well.
Gurgel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gurgel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mnusk can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gurgel wants to work for an arm triangle but Mnusk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gurgel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gurgel thowing shots but they're missing.
Gurgel punching from mount but Mnusk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurgel 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.
Gurgel looking to ground and pound but Mnusk is blocking nicely. #T4#
Gurgel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mnusk because Gurgel loaded up on that one.
Gurgel raining down shots from the mount!
Gurgel prevents Mnusk from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Gurgel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mnusk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gurgel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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!#SUB#
Gurgel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mnusk tries to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Gurgel looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Gurgel has isolated one of Mnusk's arms. Mnusk looking to fight him off but Gurgel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulizzi dodges the punch combination from Gurgel.
Pulizzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi tests Gurgel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gurgel is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gurgel darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Gurgel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pulizzi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gurgel wants to control from the top but Pulizzi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulizzi is retaining full guard.
Pulizzi is looking to stand up but Gurgel isn't so interested in that idea.
Gurgel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulizzi tries to kick Gurgel off in order to stand up. Gurgel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulizzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulizzi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gurgel is controlling him well.
Pulizzi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gurgel works to advance to full mount. Pulizzi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine from mount but Pulizzi is having none of it.
Pulizzi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pulizzi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gurgel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for the choke from the back position but Pulizzi is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gurgel is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pulizzi with him. Pulizzi is trying to defend but Gurgel has an arm under the chin now! Pulizzi grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Gurgel tries to clinch up.
Siuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Gurgel - just one landing.
Siuta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Gurgel has closed the distance and engaged Siuta in a clinch.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siuta to keep the fight standing.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Siuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Siuta tries to work over Gurgel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gurgel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gurgel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gurgel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gurgel working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Gurgel 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#
Siuta wants to improve his position but Gurgel is controlling well.
Gurgel trying to control the action but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta trying to control here.
Gurgel is looking to advance position but Siuta won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura but Siuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gurgel to get the leverage.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siuta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel advances to half guard.
Siuta is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siuta can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siuta trying to hold on to Gurgel's head to control him but Gurgel postures up.
Gurgel is pressing down on Siuta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siuta is holding on for now.
Gurgel is stalling here. Siuta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gurgel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siuta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Siuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurgel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gurgel manages to get to full guard.
Gurgel trying to keep a closed guard but Siuta is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Siuta has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gurgel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Siuta is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gurgel pulls down on the head and he's put Siuta to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Gurgel fails with the takedown
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic misses with a hook #TD2#
and Gurgel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovacevic won't be happy with that.
Gurgel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gurgel has hold of Kovacevic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kovacevic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gurgel cranks the arm and Kovacevic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kovacevic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gurgel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gurgel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banger wants to stand up but Gurgel is controlling him.
Gurgel content to stall in guard here.
Banger keeping full guard, as Gurgel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurgel slips nicely into half guard.
Gurgel tries to pass to full mount but Banger defends it. #T1#
Gurgel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banger trying to get back to full guard but Gurgel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gurgel looking to control but Banger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gurgel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banger is holding on tight.
Gurgel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banger is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Banger looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gurgel! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Gurgel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Pulizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurgel.
A big left from Gurgel misses.
Pulizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulizzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gurgel shoots in but no luck this time.
Gurgel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gurgel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a big counter combination but Gurgel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gurgel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulizzi is looking for a counter combo.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Nice sprawl there from Pulizzi as Gurgel shoots in.
Gurgel misses with a hook to the body
and Pulizzi counters with a huge left! Gurgel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pulizzi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gurgel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pulizzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi!

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Gurgel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gurgel tries for a takedown but Forrester Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel defending well as Forrester Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Gurgel with the counter takedown but Forrester Jr avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gurgel looking to score a takedown here. Forrester Jr is defending well but Gurgel drives through and ends up in Forrester Jr's guard.
Gurgel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrester Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrester Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forrester Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr keeping full guard, as Gurgel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gurgel drops back looking for a leg! Forrester Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Forrester Jr manages to kick Gurgel off! Gurgel jumps back into Forrester Jr's guard.
Forrester Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gurgel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forrester Jr is keeping the position for now.
Forrester Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Forrester Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Forrester Jr is keeping the position.
Forrester Jr is looking to stand up but Gurgel isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gurgel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Forrester Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Gurgel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Forrester Jr to the mat! Forrester Jr manages to get full guard.
Gurgel passes Forrester Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Forrester Jr is defending well.
Gurgel is thwarting Forrester Jr's attempts to control the position.
Gurgel is looking to take a break and control but Forrester Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forrester Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forrester Jr tries to get out of the position.
Gurgel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Forrester Jr tries to roll over but Gurgel keeps him under control.#T3#
Forrester Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gurgel is trying for a kimura here. Forrester Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gurgel wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Entwhistle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Entwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Gurgel avoids it well.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entwhistle sprawls and moves away.
Gurgel shoots in for a takedown but Entwhistle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Entwhistle throws a right hand that Gurgel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurgel also avoids with ease.
Gurgel fails with the takedown.
Entwhistle fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entwhistle. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurgel is defended easily by Entwhistle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entwhistle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Gurgel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gurgel advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gurgel has hold of Entwhistle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Entwhistle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gurgel cranks the arm and Entwhistle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Entwhistle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Forrester Jr connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Forrester Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrester Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gurgel.
A big right from Gurgel misses.
Gurgel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrester Jr sprawls well. Forrester Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrester Jr throws the left hand but Gurgel avoids the punch easily.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Forrester Jr as Gurgel shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Thomas Forrester Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Forrester Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gurgel in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Forrester Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gurgel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Forrester Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forrester Jr tries to get out of the position.
Forrester Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Forrester Jr is trying to keep Gurgel in close.
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Forrester Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurgel defends well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gurgel trying to control but Forrester Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas Forrester Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forrester Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Forrester Jr throws a combination. Gurgel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gurgel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Forrester Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Gurgel. #T2#
Forrester Jr stuns Gurgel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forrester Jr lands with a good body shot.
Forrester Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel throws a wild hook but Forrester Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gurgel gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Forrester Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Forrester Jr!
After the big win, Thomas Forrester Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gurgel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Termassus napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gurgel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurgel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gurgel trying to control the position but Termassus is working away.
Termassus prevents Gurgel from improving position. #SUB#
Gurgel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Termassus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Krabutov lands a jab to Gurgel's midsection.
Gurgel throws a body punch but Krabutov moves out of range.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Krabutov there.
Krabutov slips a jab from Gurgel.
Gurgel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krabutov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gurgel shoots and misses #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Gurgel didn't expect that. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a triangle here but Krabutov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Krabutov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krabutov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krabutov working away.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.#T2#
Krabutov working the body and head with strikes.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
Krabutov is putting a hurting on Gurgel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gurgel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krabutov takes a little break here. Gurgel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krabutov wants to control but Gurgel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Krabutov cracks Gurgel with a big right hand but Gurgel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Krabutov trying to pass the guard but Gurgel defending well.
Krabutov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Gurgel is staying active underneath Krabutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krabutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krabutov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gurgel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krabutov wants to free his trapped foot but Gurgel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gurgel wants to improve his position but Krabutov is controlling well.
Krabutov not doing much here. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krabutov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Krabutov.
Gurgel takes a swing at Krabutov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gurgel misses the target.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Gurgel avoids it easily.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurgel.#TD2#
Krabutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gurgel is trying to control Krabutov's posture but Krabutov avoids it.
Gurgel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krabutov off and has taken his back!
Krabutov can't escape the position.
Gurgel is not going to allow Krabutov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Gurgel controlling well, preventing Krabutov from escaping the position.
Gurgel gets his hands free as Krabutov looks to control. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel tries to keep control of the position but Krabutov is staying busy.
Krabutov can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gurgel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krabutov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel is hanging on to Krabutov's back as he tries to escape.
Krabutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Krabutov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gurgel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krabutov is trying to break free. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krabutov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gurgel's guard. Nice work there by Krabutov. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T3#
Krabutov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krabutov trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Krabutov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aslan Krabutov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krabutov pushes down on Gurgel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krabutov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krabutov drops an elbow to the side of Gurgel's head.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslan Krabutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Krabutov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gurgel's guard.#SUB#
Gurgel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krabutov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gurgel.
Krabutov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands an elbow.
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurgel keeps working.
Gurgel trying to remain calm as Krabutov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Gurgel is working away.
Gurgel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krabutov's best efforts.
Gurgel won't allow Krabutov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Krabutov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gurgel.
Krabutov is staying tight to Gurgel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Krabutov tries for a kimura but Gurgel is defending well.
Krabutov grinds an elbow into Gurgel's temple.
Gurgel is looking to regain half guard here but Krabutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Krabutov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krabutov working the head with strikes.
Krabutov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Krabutov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gurgel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krabutov's guard! Nice work there by Gurgel! #T3#
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Krabutov is retaining full guard.
Krabutov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Krabutov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurgel preventing the sweep.
Krabutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gurgel's guard. #REVB#
Krabutov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krabutov defends it easily.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov distracts Gurgel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Krabutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krabutov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Krabutov!
Aslan Krabutov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Legrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Gurgel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legrand pinned against the cage. Legrand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Legrand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legrand slips under a jab.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
Legrand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legrand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Gurgel tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.#CL#
Legrand clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gurgel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Gurgel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gurgel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legrand is looking to get to half guard.
Gurgel content just to control the position here.
Legrand gets back to half guard.
Gurgel trying to mount his opponent but Legrand defends it.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legrand gets back to full guard.
Legrand wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gurgel is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Legrand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurgel is aware though and is defending well.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurgel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Gurgel won't allow Legrand to sweep him here.
Gurgel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gurgel stands and throws Legrand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legrand is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gurgel off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Legrand tightening his grip on Gurgel, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Legrand is trying to stick to Gurgel's back but Gurgel is turning into Legrand. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Legrand's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gurgel.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gurgel is stalling in the full guard.
Legrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurgel is one step ahead there.
Legrand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gurgel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legrand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gurgel pushes a forearm under Legrand's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Legrand is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Gurgel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurgel goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Gurgel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai throws a series of punches but Gurgel avoids them all with ease.
Gurgel with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.#CL#
Chai takes the fight into the clinch.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gurgel goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gurgel takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Gurgel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurgel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurgel misses with a two punch combination.
Gurgel moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gurgel throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Gurgel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurgel swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai cracks Gurgel with a good jab.
Chai with a hook.
Gurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurgel.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Gurgel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Gurgel is rocked!#T2#
Whack! Chai lands a heavy head kick that drops Gurgel. The ref tackles Chai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gurgel was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Jihadov throws a body punch but Gurgel moves out of range.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel takes a swing at Jihadov's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Gurgel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jihadov is trying to stand.
Gurgel works his way into full mount!
Gurgel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gurgel looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Jihadov is in no mood to give up.
Jihadov trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1#
Jihadov 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.#SUB2#
Gurgel has hold of Jihadov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jihadov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurgel moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Jihadov is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Gurgel sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Jihadov has no choice but to tap and Gurgel jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Gurgel has a takedown stuffed.
Scirea misses with a hook. Gurgel ducked under it nicely.
Scirea cracks a nice hook into Gurgel's ribs.#TD#
Gurgel feints and as Scirea raises his hands in defense, Gurgel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gurgel is pushing down on Scirea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scirea is fighting to maintain full guard but Gurgel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scirea is trying to stand up here but Gurgel is controlling him well.
Gurgel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gurgel controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scirea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gurgel works his way to his opponent's back.
Scirea trying to control the hands but Gurgel won't let him.
Gurgel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scirea doesn't escape. #T1#
Gurgel'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.#SUB#
Gurgel sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Scirea taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gurgel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Gurgel is trying to work for a kimura but Failure is defending well. #SUB2#
Gurgel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Failure tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gurgel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Salad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salad is working away from the top position though.
Salad is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Salad is trying to work for a kimura but Gurgel is defending well.
Gurgel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel wants to control but Salad is keeping busy.
Gurgel tries to get to full guard but Salad has control of the leg. #T1#
Gurgel won't allow Salad to pass to mount.
Salad prevents Gurgel from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad slows the pace down in half guard.
Salad working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Salad wants to take a breather but Gurgel is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gurgel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gurgel actively working from the bottom here.
Salad is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad is thwarting Gurgel's attempts to control the position.
Salad wants to free his trapped foot but Gurgel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Salad passes into side control!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gurgel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
Gurgel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gurgel wants to pass to mount but Salad is defending the position.
Gurgel keeps trying to improve his position.
Salad is in trouble now - Gurgel has advanced to mount!
Gurgel tries to control but Salad wriggling away. #T4#
Gurgel fails to move to back control.
Gurgel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gurgel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad has given up his back here. Will Gurgel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabio Gurgel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gurgel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salad!
Salad tries to escape but Gurgel is in control.
Gurgel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Salad! #SUB2#
Gurgel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gurgel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Salad turns into him and now he's in Gurgel's guard.
Gurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Salad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gurgel working for a triangle but Salad defends it easily.
Salad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.
Gurgel struggling a bit here.
Gurgel tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gurgel trying to hold on to Salad's head to control him but Salad postures up.
Salad prevents Gurgel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Salad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gurgel.
Fabio Gurgel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salad looks up at the clock and then as Gurgel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Salad wants to control but Gurgel is keeping him busy.
Gurgel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gurgel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Gurgel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Gurgel has control of Salad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Salad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Salad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gurgel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gurgel takes Salad's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Salad is in trouble. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gurgel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salad for a finish.
Well, with Gurgel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Salad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Salad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salad wants to get back to his feet.
Gurgel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Salad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gurgel.
Gurgel trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Gurgel 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##TD2#
Gurgel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gurgel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gurgel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gurgel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gurgel trying to control the action but Salad is working from the bottom.
Gurgel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gurgel on the ground.#SUB2#
Gurgel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gurgel has hold of Salad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Salad seems comfortable defending it but Gurgel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Salad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Salad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gurgel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!
Tater Salad spoke after the fight, saying 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'.

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Rotiz thuds a left hand into Gurgel's body.
Gurgel throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotiz.
Rotiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gurgel has time to react.
Gurgel takes one to the chin there.
Rotiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rotiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gurgel ducks right into an uppercut from Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Rotiz.
A jab from Rotiz does it's job there.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gurgel walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Gurgel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rotiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotiz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gurgel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gurgel trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking for subs off his back but Rotiz has passed one foot through into 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. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Gurgel's temple.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gurgel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rotiz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Gurgel is looking to control Rotiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gurgel avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rotiz pulls his head out easily.
Rotiz working Gurgel over with strikes.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Gurgel is rocked!
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Gurgel is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?#SU#
Rotiz stands up from half guard.
Rotiz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gurgel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rotiz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Gurgel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ideaale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ideaale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gurgel 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.
Gurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ideaale is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ideaale tries to pass to full mount but Gurgel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ideaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ideaale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gurgel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ideaale has managed to get both his arms back between Gurgel's legs - danger averted.
Ideaale trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Ideaale lands a couple of elbows.
Ideaale scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ideaale defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ideaale controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ideaale defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gurgel working a defensive guard here.
Ideaale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ideaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ideaale tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurgel is retaining full guard.
Ideaale looking to sit in guard and control but Gurgel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gurgel won't allow Ideaale to sweep him here.
Gurgel forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ideaale is defending against the submission attempts here by Gurgel.
Ideaale is looking to improve his position.
Ideaale moves into full guard.
Gurgel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Gurgel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gurgel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ideaale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurgel has managed to get both his arms back between Ideaale's legs - danger averted.
Ideaale throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a triangle but Gurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Ideaale looking for a sweep. Not yet Ideaale, not yet.
Gurgel wants to control from the top but Ideaale keeps moving. #SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurgel defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alee Ideaale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gurgel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ideaale moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ideaale misses the target. #TD#
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ideaale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gurgel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ideaale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ideaale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gurgel, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
Gurgel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ideaale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ideaale is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Gurgel but he's now mounted!
Gurgel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Gurgel reaches up and pulls Ideaale towards him, trying to control the position. Ideaale manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Gurgel! Gurgel tries to roll over - now Ideaale is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Gurgel has to tap out! Great work there by Ideaale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alee Ideaale!
Alee Ideaale spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kopel tries to sprawl but Gurgel drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gurgel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gurgel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gurgel uses his free foot to push down on Kopel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kopel.
Kopel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kopel is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gurgel tries to control but Kopel wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopel wants to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.#T1#
Kopel is controlling an arm, preventing Gurgel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kopel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is in no mood to give up.
Gurgel tries to control but Kopel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is in no mood to give up.
Kopel wants to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Kopel prevents Gurgel from taking his back.#SUB2#
Gurgel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB2#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is having none of it.
Gurgel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gurgel on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gurgel avoids the attempt from Kopel to control.
Gurgel controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Gurgel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kopel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopel is trying to escape the mount but Gurgel keeps good control and instead manages to take Kopel's back. #T3##SUB2#
Kopel is trying to defend against the choke here but Gurgel has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gurgel Tightens the hold and Kopel taps out furiously! Gurgel displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Cohen dips to his left and cracks Gurgel with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Cohen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gurgel at a distance.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gurgel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cohen to the ground. Gurgel is now in Cohen's guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cohen wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Gurgel advances to half guard.
Gurgel trying to control the action but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Gurgel wants to pass to mount but Cohen is defending the position.
Cohen is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura but Cohen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gurgel to get the leverage.
Cohen is trying to control but can't.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen wants to control but Gurgel is keeping busy. #T1#
Gurgel wants to free his trapped foot but Cohen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cohen wants to get back to his feet.
Gurgel tries to pass to full mount but Cohen defends it. #SUB2#
Gurgel seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gurgel wants to work for an arm triangle but Cohen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cohen keeping control of the position.
Cohen is trying to control but can't.
Cohen is trying to stand up here but Gurgel is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gurgel is looking to advance position but Cohen won't allow it.
Cohen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gurgel on the ground.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen tries to get to full guard but Gurgel has control of the leg.
Gurgel is controlling the pace.
Cohen is trying to stand back up but Gurgel is controlling him
Cohen is trying to maintain the position but Gurgel is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cohen connects with a looping right hand.
Gurgel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gurgel.
Cohen connects with a body shot that sends Gurgel's belly button to the back.
Cohen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gurgel in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Cohen as Gurgel shoots in.
Asher Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Cohen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gurgel under the eye.
Cohen lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Gurgel is rocked!
Gurgel is aggressively charging in as Cohen backs up avoiding any damage. Cohen tosses out a jab and Gurgel runs right into it face first! Gurgel is out cold! Cohen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gurgel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asher Cohen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Gurgel misses.
Kopel scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kopel avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Gurgel gets a double leg takedown into Kopel's guard.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard.
Kopel trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gurgel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Kopel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gurgel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gurgel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Kopel is keeping the position.
Kopel keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kopel blocks a jab.#CL#
Kopel has closed the distance and engaged Gurgel in a clinch.
Gurgel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kopel prevents it.
Kopel is trying to break free.
Kopel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sage Kopel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.#TD#
Kopel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gurgel uses from the top position.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gurgel has gone for a leg lock! Kopel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gurgel's guard.#REVR#
Kopel is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kopel wants to control from the top but Gurgel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kopel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gurgel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kopel is looking to defend but Gurgel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kopel! Gurgel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kopel taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Gurgel!

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