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Event:
VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gilmore drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working hard to break the clinch.
Gilmore is working for takedown but Parks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilmore looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Gilmore looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
A short left from Parks. #ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gilmore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Gilmore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks! |
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Event:
Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Harmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Harmon has managed to clinch.
Gilmore is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmon's waist but Harmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilmore off to one side.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
Harmon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harmon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gilmore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harmon - the referee stops the clock and Gilmore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harmon. Gilmore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilmore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Justin Harmon has been cut.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Harmon, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Harmon against the cage but Harmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Harmon clinches. #BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore dives in for a single leg takedown but Harmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.#BC2#
Harmon manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Harmon leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Harmon rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmore goes for a takedown attempt but Harmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harmon throws a combination. Gilmore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harmon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Harmon persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harmon lunges at Gilmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilmore's hand. #ROC2#Gilmore is rocked!
Harmon plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gilmore to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gilmore just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Harmon! |
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Event:
VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gilmore rushes Ayako and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gilmore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gilmore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gilmore continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2#
Gilmore manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Gilmore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ayako off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gilmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayako defends well and Gilmore ends up having to push Ayako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ayako tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ayako closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ayako tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilmore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Gilmore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gilmore is pulling down on Ayako's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gilmore looking for a triangle here. Ayako is fighting it but it looks tight! Gilmore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ayako is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Weston Gilmore! |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilcox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilcox misses with the ground and pound.
Gilmore is looking for a sweep.
Gilmore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilcox trying to control here.
Wilcox is trying is best to control the position here.
Gilmore controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gilmore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
Wilcox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gilmore is looking to stall here but Wilcox recovers full guard.
Gilmore distracts Wilcox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilcox has his hands on Gilmore's head, controlling the position.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilcox can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilmore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy.
Gilmore thows a huge punch but Wilcox dodges it nicely.
Wilcox trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gilmore manages to pass to mount!
Gilmore wants to control the pace but Wilcox is squirming around nicely.
Wilcox wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilmore trying to control but Wilcox is having none of it.
Wilcox is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gilmore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore lands a heavy elbow.
Wilcox is squirming around, avoiding Gilmore's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore avoids the attempt from Wilcox to control.#T4#
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilcox because Gilmore loaded up on that one.
Wilcox working to try and regain half guard.
Wilcox tries to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox is looking to improve his position but Gilmore isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilcox wants to hold on but Gilmore pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Gilmore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Gilmore clinches up with Wilcox and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore tries to pull guard but Wilcox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Gilmore wants the takedown. Wilcox is fighting it off but Gilmore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilcox's guard against the cage.
Gilmore prevents Wilcox from getting back to his feet.
Gilmore stopping the sweep attempt from Wilcox.
Gilmore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilcox tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore working over Wilcox with some ground and pound. Wilcox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Gilmore is controlling well.
#T1#
Wilcox is staying active underneath Gilmore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilcox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilcox tries to get to full guard but Gilmore has control of the leg.
Gilmore wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Wilcox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Wilcox ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilmore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilcox is trying to pull guard but Gilmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gilmore gets control of Wilcox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilmore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmore looking to control.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox postures up.
Gilmore keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Wilcox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilcox tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmore is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Wilcox content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Wilcox sets himself, and Gilmore steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilcox avoids it this time.
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Gilmore moves into range and clinches up with Wilcox.
Wilcox has had enough of the clinch but Gilmore keeps him there for the moment.
Gilmore scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gilmore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Gilmore's head. #T4#
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
Memphis Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range. #TD#
Wilcox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
Wilcox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Wilcox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilcox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gilmore!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Gilmore 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up with Gilmore, looking for a takedown. Wilcox pushes Gilmore against the cage but Gilmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gilmore instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Wilcox gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Wilcox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilcox lands a jab to the head.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Wilcox shoots in but Gilmore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gilmore gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gilmore breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves to clinch but Gilmore breaks away
and Gilmore counters with a right hand to the body.
Gilmore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox shoots in and drives through. Gilmore sprawls well.
Wilcox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilcox wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Wilcox with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilcox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilcox as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but Gilmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Gilmore.
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by Gilmore.
Gilmore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt - Gilmore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Wilcox fails with the takedown.
Gilmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilcox with a body shot.
Gilmore thumps Wilcox with a low kick.#CL2#
Gilmore has Wilcox up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gilmore.
Wilcox goes for a takedown attempt but Gilmore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side. #TD2#
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weston Gilmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilmore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gilmore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Gilmore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilcox keeps working.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Gilmore is controlling well.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Wilcox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Memphis Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston Gilmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox lands a big head kick that sends Gilmore to the canvas! Wilcox follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Memphis Wilcox!
Memphis Wilcox took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nobody is taking this championship away from me!'. |
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Event:
VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Choi keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gilmore moves in looking to clinch but Choi pushes him off.
Choi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
Cyrus Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Choi counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Gilmore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Choi is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilmore has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gilmore pulls guard.
Gilmore looking to control.
Choi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Choi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilmore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Choi stands up and waves to Gilmore to follow him. #T2##TD#
Choi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Choi throwing shots but Gilmore is blocking nicely.
Choi is pressing down on Gilmore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gilmore is holding on for now.
Choi is taking a breather. Gilmore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Choi tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Choi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gilmore 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#
Gilmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Choi is aware though and is defending well.
Choi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Choi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Choi controls the pace.
Choi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Choi lands with a straight right. Gilmore didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Choi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilmore's guard.
Choi looking to pass the guard.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilmore on the ground.#SUB2#
Gilmore looking for a guillotine here but Choi defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Choi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Gilmore on that attempt. #TD#
Choi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gilmore is trying to control Choi's posture but Choi avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gilmore wants to control but Choi postures up.#T1#
Choi 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.
Choi working away.
Gilmore tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Choi stalls from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gilmore manages to get back to half guard.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
Choi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?#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.
Gilmore shoots for a double leg takedown but Choi sprawls well. He's pushed Gilmore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyrus Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Gilmore.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Gilmore tries to clinch
and Choi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Choi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Choi tries to sprawl out of it but Gilmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilmore enables Choi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilmore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##SU#
Choi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilmore, up you get!
Cyrus Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gilmore circles away.
Choi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilmore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilmore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Choi is defending well for now.#BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Choi feints and as Gilmore raises his hands in defense, Choi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cyrus Choi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choi is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Choi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmore is retaining full guard.
Gilmore trying to control the position.
Gilmore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU#
Choi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilmore, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Choi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilmore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilmore's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Choi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Choi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Choi is in Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Choi is looking to improve his position.
Gilmore trying to control the action but Choi is working from the bottom.
Gilmore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gilmore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choi is just riding it out for now. Gilmore eventually gives up the hold.
Gilmore stops Choi from getting back to his feet.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gilmore prevents Choi from improving his position.
Choi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Choi is refusing to be controlled, as Gilmore sits in half guard.
Gilmore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Choi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Choi is looking to improve his position.
Choi is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Choi avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Gilmore shoots for a takedown but Choi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Gilmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Choi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gilmore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Choi swivels and escapes.
Choi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilmore manages to circle out of the way.
Gilmore tries to clinch there but Choi circles away.
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cyrus Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Gilmore.#TD#
Choi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilmore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilmore's guard now, I'm sure.
Choi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilmore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choi stays in close to Gilmore's body and controls the position. #T4#
Choi is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Choi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilmore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Gilmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Choi is aware though and is defending well.
Choi chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Choi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gilmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Weston Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyrus Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gilmore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Choi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Choi! |
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Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Gilmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilmore tries to clinch but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla blocks a jab.
Gilmore misses with a takedown #CL#
and Tesla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tesla. #BC#
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tesla has Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Tesla has the dominant position.#BC#
Tesla manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Gilmore jabs Tesla to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gilmore has a takedown stuffed.
Tesla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilmore's head.
Tesla scores with a head kick. Gilmore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Tesla clinches.
Gilmore tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pablo Tesla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Gilmore.
Gilmore is trying to pull guard but Tesla has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
Tesla punishes Gilmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Tesla is pawing at Gilmore, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gilmore's nose. Gilmore is badly hurt! Tesla pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gilmore tries desperately to hold on but Tesla is relentless in his assault! As Gilmore receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tesla away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Tesla! |
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