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Event:
The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunner lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunner enables Kim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Gunner.#SUB2#
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard. #REVR#
Gunner landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim 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.#T1#
Gunner wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Gunner slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is trying to control the position but Gunner postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunner lands a couple of elbows.
Kim trying to control the position.
Gunner postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Gunner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunner is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Gunner throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunner trying to control the position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Gunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Gunner's brow.
Gunner 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.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunner is trying to keep Kim in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim postures up in Gunner's guard and throws a big left but Gunner blocks it. #SUB#
Gunner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Kim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Gunner is rocked!#T4#
Kim arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gunner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim!
Dong Hyun Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Gunner - just one landing.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Gunner thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard.
#SUB2#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Gunner decides to stand up.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Gunner sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Gunner avoids it this time.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Gunner won't allow it.
#TD2#
McCarthy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCarthy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunner.
Gunner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Gunner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Gunner pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that McCarthy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunner defends well.#SUB2#
McCarthy working for a triangle but Gunner defends it easily.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunner. #T2#
Gunner is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy 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.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCarthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
McCarthy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gunner 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 McCarthy.#T3#
McCarthy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunner.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCarthy is staying active underneath Gunner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunner scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Gunner is keen to just control but McCarthy is a slippery customer.#T4#
McCarthy is pressing down on Gunner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gunner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McCarthy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gunner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McCarthy pulls down on the head and he's put Gunner to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cormac McCarthy! |
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Event:
ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Roldmabeer looks winded!#KD#
Gunner lands a big head kick that sends Roldmabeer tumbling to the mat! Gunner takes a step backwards and waves Roldmabeer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Roldmabeer has been cut.
Roldmabeer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gunner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Roldmabeer. Gunner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner!
An intense looking Tommy Gunner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'. |
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Event:
ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shoy.
A left lands for Gunner.
Gunner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shoy walks into a jab.
Gunner works the jab nicely.
Tommy Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoy goes for a double leg but Gunner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunner continues to drive forward.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Shoy looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner jabs at Shoy's body.#T1#
Gunner connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
Gunner lands with a cross.
Gunner stuns Shoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoy. Shoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Gunner lands a big head kick that sends Shoy tumbling to the mat! Gunner takes a step backwards and waves Shoy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shoy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pok Shoy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner throws a leg kick which misses Shoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoy tries to avoid it.
Shoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunner finish him?
Gunner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shoy! Gunner dives in looking to finish! Shoy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner!
Tommy Gunner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'. |
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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Gunner.
Yeah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yeah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeah staying out of range there.
Yeah moves out of range of the body kick from Gunner.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Gunner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yeah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunner throws a hook but Yeah avoids it easily.
Yeah takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Yeah throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Yeah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gunner.
Gunner misses with the body kick#TD#
and Yeah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunner won't be happy with that.
Gunner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gunner tries to escape the position.
Yeah really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gunner.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner wants to escape the position.
Yeah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Yeah.
#SUB#
Yeah looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeah lands punches and elbows.
Gunner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Gunner fending off the submission attempt from Yeah.
Yeah controls the position.#SUB#
Gunner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Gunner is keeping busy.
Gunner wants to control his opponent's hands but Yeah gets his hands free.
Yeah is punishing Gunner with some ground and pound.
Yeah has the hooks in. Gunner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Yeah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yeah lands a series of strikes from the back and Gunner goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Jon Yeah! |
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Event:
ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Riordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunner jabs at Riordan's body.
Gunner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Riordan sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Riordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riordan.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.
Gunner throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riordans head.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunner up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Riordan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Riordan keeps control of Gunner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner 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.
Gunner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner 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.
Gunner misses with the body kick#CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riordans head. #T3#
Gunner lands a right hand.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner manages to break the clinch.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Gunner throws a front kick aimed at Riordan's knee but Riordan avoids it well.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan 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.
That kick from Gunner tenderised Riordan's leg. Riordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Gunner throws out a loose jab but Riordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T5#
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riordan.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riordan.
Gunner stuns Riordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riordan. That did some damage!
Riordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gunner misses with a straight left.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a hook.#T6#
Gunner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riordan will feel that in the morning.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Gunner lands.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner misses with a double jab.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.
Riordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Riordan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T7#
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Riordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner with a jab.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner lands a lovely overhand right.
Riordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Riordan is looking to counter punch.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Gunner cracks Riordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riordan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T8#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riordan throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner throws out a loose jab but Riordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
Riordan ducks right into an uppercut from Gunner.
Gunner is looking to slow Riordan down with leg kicks.
Riordan blocks a leg kick.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.#T9#
Gunner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gunner!
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.
Riordan moves out of range of the strikes.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner misses with a double jab.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunner throws a hook but Riordan avoids it easily.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunner dominated 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.#R2#
Gunner misses with an uppercut.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gunner misses.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Riordan's shoulder, as Riordan tries to avoid the shot.
Tommy Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riordan.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunner lands a jab to Riordan's midsection.
Riordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner fakes the leg kick and cracks Riordan in the body.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riordan under the eye.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riordan moves out of range as Gunner throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riordan momentarily.
#T3#
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Gunner is looking to break free of the clinch but Riordan has double underhooks.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Gunner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Gunner has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tommy Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Riordan has Gunner pressed against the cage.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
Riordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunner's efforts to push away.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gunner fails to land.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riordan just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Riordan pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Gunner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riordan's head.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Riordan slips the punch.#T7#
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner throws a front kick aimed at Riordan's knee but Riordan avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Gunner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunner misses with a low kick. #T8#
Gunner wants to slow Riordan down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunner throws a jab when Riordan was well out of range.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner throws a good cross that connects.
Gunner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riordan.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunner clobbers Riordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a hook but Riordan avoids it easily.
Riordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Gunner tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gunner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner tries to circle away but Riordan has him pinned against the cage.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunner 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#
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan moved away.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan slips a straight right by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Riordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Riordan on the inside.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riordan taking a breather.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan stalling in the clinch.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Gunner is trying to push Riordan away but Riordan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riordan taking a breather.#BC2#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a hook.#T2#
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riordan.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Gunner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunner - that will leave a mark!
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.#T3#
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Riordan's shoulder, as Riordan tries to avoid the shot.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan checks a leg kick.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riordan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good work by Riordan as he checks the leg kick.
Gunner clobbers Riordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunner throws the kick towards the body but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan slips a straight right by Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan checks a low kick from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T5#
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner 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.
Gunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner misses with an uppercut.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riordan in his tracks. #T6#
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
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!
Gunner misses with a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming. #T7#
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan moved away.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gunner throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Riordan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Riordan. #T8#
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riordan just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
Riordan looking to stall.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Gunner thows a leg kick but Riordan checks it #CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Gunner wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Gunner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
#T9#
Riordan blocking some punches.
Gunner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riordan backwards.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunner really dominated 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#
Gunner throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunner scores with a four punch combination!
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
Riordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's front leg with a kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Riordan blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
A cross from Gunner lands.
Gunner misses with a looping right.
Riordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Gunner.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
Gunner tried to score with a low kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Gunner tries a low kick but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunner.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Riordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunner lands with a nice body punch.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Riordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunner. That's going to slow Riordan down. #T3#
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner looks to land a right hand but Riordan moved out of range.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunner.
Gunner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T4#
A combination from Gunner does no damage.
Gunner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Riordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan slips under a jab.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunner. Riordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T5#
Riordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunner. Riordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.#T6#
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner takes a swing at Riordan's ribcage but misses.
Riordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunner digs a good hook to Riordan's body.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Riordan's body.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
#T7#
Riordan walks into a left hand.
Gunner scores with the left hand. Riordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Riordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan 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.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.#T8#
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner looks to throw the jab but Riordan is out of range.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunner.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes one to the chin there.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Riordan counters by clinching up. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunner misses with an uppercut. Riordan saw that one coming.
Gunner misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan tries to move into range but Gunner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunner dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Gunner.
Gunner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Riordan.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T1#
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Gunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Riordan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
Riordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunner.#T2#
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan slips under a jab from Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
A big left from Gunner misses.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Gunner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan slips under a jab.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner connects with a leg kick.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T3#
Riordan walks into a straight right hand from Gunner.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner lands with a shot to the body.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Riordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner tries to score with a low kick but Riordan moves his leg out of the way.
Gunner takes a swing at Riordan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner swings for the body but Riordan moves out of range.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Gunner is looking to score with low kicks.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Gunner.
Riordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner tests Riordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Riordan moves out of range of the body kick from Gunner.
Sloppy strikes from Gunner. Those never looked like landing.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T5#
Gunner looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner tries to break free but Riordan pushes him back against the cage.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gunner up against the cage.
Riordan stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riordan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses. #T6#
Gunner being controlled against the cage.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunner.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tommy Riordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Gunner throws a head kick but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a hook.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Riordan sees coming a mile off.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan working aggressively here.
#T8#
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Gunner can't break the clinch.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner tries to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body. Riordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tommy Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Gunner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a head kick but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner with a nice calf kick.
Gunner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner lands with a kick to the temple. Riordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan blocks the body kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunner!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Gunner gave a big smile as he said 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'. |
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Event:
ICF 4
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rourke misses the shot to the body.
Gunner swings for the body but O Rourke moves out of range.
O Rourke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Rourke scores with a punch to the head.
O Rourke misses with a body shot.
Gunner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Rourke throws a right hand that misses
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but O Rourke slips the punch.
Gunner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Rourke throws a shot to the body.
O Rourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
O Rourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunner's head.
O Rourke avoids the head kick by Gunner.
O Rourke throws an overhand right that drops Gunner like a sack of potatoes! O Rourke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke 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. |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dievas.
Dievas throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Dievas catches Gunner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dievas.#CL#
Dievas rushes Gunner and presses him up against the cage.
Dievas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas.
Dievas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Dievas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Dievas.
Gunner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dievas in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dievas loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
A jab from Dievas misses.
Dievas misses the jab.
Gunner slips a jab from Dievas.#CL#
Dievas clinches up against the cage.
Dievas gets through Gunner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dievas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas. #BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dievas swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Dievas misses with a straight left.
Dievas walks into a jab.
Dievas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dievas takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Gunner staying out of range there.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Dievas misses with a body shot.
Gunner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dievas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunner counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dievas misses with a hook.
Dievas takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Gunner.#ROC2#Dievas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dievas is breathing heavily.
Dievas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner throws an overhand right that drops Dievas like a sack of potatoes! Gunner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner!
Tommy Gunner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Big ass mother fucker got DROPPED'. |
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