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Event:
KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Goransson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi looks to land a combination but Goransson avoids it well.
And Goransson tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulizzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goransson misses with a takedown
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goransson ducks right into an uppercut from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goransson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goransson looking to score a takedown here. Pulizzi is defending well but Goransson drives through and ends up in Pulizzi's guard.
Goransson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goransson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi tries to get to full guard but Goransson has control of the leg. #T1#
Pulizzi is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Goransson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulizzi has hold of Goransson's hands but Goransson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulizzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Goransson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulizzi's head.
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. Goransson connects with a nice short shot to Pulizzi's temple.
Pulizzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goransson on the ground.
Pulizzi is looking for a sweep. Goransson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulizzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson.
Goransson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Goransson. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Goransson 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.
Goransson passes to full mount!
Pulizzi is looking to improve his position but Goransson isn't that keen on the idea.
Goransson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Goransson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pulizzi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goransson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pulizzi because Goransson loaded up on that one.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Goransson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Goransson working for a submission but Pulizzi is keeping him at bay.
Goransson avoids the attempt from Pulizzi to control.
Goransson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goransson unloads with some shots from mount but Pulizzi bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Goransson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pulizzi is surviving well by controlling Goransson's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Goransson working for a guillotine from mount but Pulizzi is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Pulizzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Goransson has an active guard here but Pulizzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Pulizzi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Goransson trying to control from the bottom.
Goransson tries to get to full guard but Pulizzi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulizzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goransson looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson 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#
Pulizzi stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Goransson dives in and grabs Pulizzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulizzi pushes down on Goransson's head and hops out.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goransson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goransson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulizzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pulizzi with a hook.#ROC#Goransson is rocked!
BAM! Pulizzi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goransson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Chief shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goransson pinned against the cage. Goransson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chief is defended easily by Goransson.
Chief tries for a takedown but Goransson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Chief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chief fails with a takedown attempt.
Chief shoots in for a double leg but Goransson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chief misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Goransson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chief's guard.
Chief is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Goransson 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. Chief tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goransson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Goransson! |
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Event:
KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Merchant.
Goransson tries for a takedown but Merchant circles away easily
enabling Merchant to counter with a crisp jab.
Merchant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Goransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goransson with a poor takedown
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Goransson looks for a takedown but Merchant sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Merchant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Goransson as he checks the leg kick.
Merchant connects with a jab.
Goransson has a takedown stuffed.
Goransson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goransson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Merchant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Justin Merchant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Merchant scores with a four punch combination!
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goransson moves away.
Goransson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merchant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goransson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merchant is fending him off so far but Goransson persists. Nope, Merchant circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Goransson shoots and misses
and Merchant counters with a straight right hand.
Goransson shoots in for a double leg but Merchant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merchant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goransson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goransson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goransson is breathing heavily.
Goransson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merchant as he avoids it easily.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
Goransson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Merchant lands a jab to the head.
Merchant digs a good body shot into Goransson's ribs.
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goransson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goransson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goransson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goransson attempts a counter takedown but Merchant avoids it well and moves away.
Merchant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goransson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Merchant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goransson blocks a leg kick.
Merchant connects with a body shot.
Merchant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goransson shoots in for a double leg but Merchant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goransson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goransson drops his hands momentarily and Merchant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Merchant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goransson at a distance.
A low kick from Merchant misses #TD#
and Goransson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goransson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Goransson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goransson is working for a kimura but Merchant is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Goransson is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merchant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Merchant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson. #SUB#
Goransson wants to work for an arm triangle but Merchant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merchant is controlling Goransson's trapped leg to prevent Goransson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Goransson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merchant sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Goransson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merchant trying to hold on to Goransson's head to control him but Goransson postures up.
#SUB#
Goransson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goransson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant is looking to control Goransson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goransson prevents Merchant from improving his position.#SUB#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goransson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant wants to improve his position but Goransson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Goransson 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.
Merchant has his hands clasped together around Goransson's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Goransson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goransson with a poor takedown
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Merchant as Goransson shoots in.
Merchant tries to counter with a clinch but Goransson shakes him off and moves away.
Merchant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goransson is out of range.
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goransson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Goransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant lands a right hook to the body.
Merchant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goransson is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
As Merchant backs away, Goransson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Merchant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merchant scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Merchant.
Merchant lands the left hand.
Goransson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Merchant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A left and a right from Merchant both land. Nice combination.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merchant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merchant thuds a left hand into Goransson's body.#T3#
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goransson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goransson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Merchant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Merchant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goransson.
Goransson feinted with a counter takedown.
Merchant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
Merchant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from Merchant does no damage. #T4#
Merchant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goransson tries to counter with a takedown but Merchant is quick to defend against it.
Merchant takes a swing at Goransson's ribcage but misses.
Merchant throws a shot to the body.
Goransson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merchant lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Merchant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merchant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Merchant! |
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Event:
KIFC 42-
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Borrabotas gets caught flat footed, as Goransson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goransson throwing strikes from guard but Borrabotas blocks nicely. #SUB#
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goransson throwing strikes but missing.
Goransson throwing strikes from guard but Borrabotas blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goransson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goransson postures up in Borrabotas's guard and throws a big left but Borrabotas blocks it.
Goransson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goransson passes into half guard.
Borrabotas trying to control here.
Borrabotas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borrabotas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson. #SUB2#
Goransson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borrabotas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson.
Goransson with the ground and pound but Borrabotas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goransson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goransson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borrabotas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borrabotas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goransson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goransson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goransson wants to work for an arm triangle but Borrabotas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Borrabotas trying to control from the bottom.
Borrabotas moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson pushing down on Borrabotas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borrabotas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goransson is working away from the top position though.
Borrabotas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrabotas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goransson.
Borrabotas wants to control but Goransson is keeping busy.
Goransson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goransson is looking to advance position but Borrabotas won't allow it.
Borrabotas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrabotas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goransson.
Borrabotas won't allow Goransson to pass to mount. #T3#
Goransson thows a huge punch but Borrabotas dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borrabotas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson.
Goransson looks winded!#SUB#
Borrabotas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goransson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borrabotas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back.
Borrabotas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borrabotas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Goransson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borrabotas is just riding it out for now. Goransson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borrabotas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goransson is thwarting Borrabotas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Borrabotas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goransson swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Goransson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borrabotas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goransson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrabotas somewhat.
Borrabotas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goransson tries to avoid it but Borrabotas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goransson to the ground. Goransson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thyago Borrabotas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Goransson looking to score a takedown here. Borrabotas is defending well but Goransson drives through and ends up in Borrabotas's guard.#SUB2#
Goransson drops back looking for a leg! Borrabotas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borrabotas manages to kick Goransson off! Goransson jumps back into Borrabotas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goransson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borrabotas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Goransson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borrabotas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thyago Borrabotas! |
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