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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 126
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gilmore as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Gorgodze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gorgodze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gilmore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorgodze.
The crowd cheers as Gilmore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorgodze doesn't seem phased though.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorgodze.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorgodze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorgodze throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorgodze was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.#T1#
Gorgodze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Gorgodze ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorgodze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmore.
Gorgodze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore swinging wildly here.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilmore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorgodze.
Gorgodze avoids the body shot from Gilmore.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorgodze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Gilmore tries to improve position but can't.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Gilmore tries to bench press Gorgodze off him but Gorgodze keeps the position.
Gorgodze staying calm.
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gorgodze keeps moving and retains side control.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gilmore tries to buck Gorgodze off but Gorgodze is having none of it.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gorgodze working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gilmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorgodze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorgodze avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gilmore.
Gorgodze looks up at the clock and then as Gilmore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gorgodze smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze staying calm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilmore tries to buck Gorgodze off but Gorgodze is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gilmore's face as Gorgodze controls the position.
It looks like Gorgodze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gorgodze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gorgodze cracks Gilmore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gorgodze takes a little break here. Gilmore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gorgodze scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gilmore swings for the body but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorgodze.
Gorgodze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilmore cracks Gorgodze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gilmore jabs Gorgodze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gorgodze shoots and misses
and Gilmore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gorgodze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Gorgodze does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze moves forwards but Gilmore connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Gorgodze feints and as Gilmore raises his hands in defense, Gorgodze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorgodze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorgodze can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorgodze with a nice head shot there.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Gorgodze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gilmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorgodze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gorgodze lands a couple of elbows.
Gorgodze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilmore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorgodze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorgodze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gorgodze postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorgodze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gorgodze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorgodze.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Gorgodze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Gorgodze slips the punch.
It looks like Gilmore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Gorgodze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Gorgodze persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Gilmore throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Gorgodze is rocked!
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gorgodze with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gorgodze is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Gorgodze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Gorgodze persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorgodze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorgodze seems to have recovered his senses.
Happy Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorgodze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore cracks a nice hook into Gorgodze's ribs.#TD2#
Gorgodze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gilmore trying to hold on to Gorgodze's head to control him but Gorgodze postures up.
Gilmore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gilmore tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#T4#
Gorgodze uses his free foot to push down on Gilmore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gilmore.
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilmore throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gorgodze. What's that going to do exactly?
Gorgodze with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorgodze has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorgodze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gilmore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorgodze raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gilmore misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gorgodze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilmore has hold of Gorgodze's hands but Gorgodze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorgodze stalling.
Gilmore wants to improve his position but Gorgodze is controlling well.
Gorgodze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorgodze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to get back to full guard.
Gilmore throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gilmore throws a strike from the bottom but Gorgodze passes into side control!
#T1##SUB2#
Gorgodze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Giorgi Gorgodze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorgodze connects with a decent elbow.
Gilmore wants to control but Gorgodze postures up.
Gilmore is being controlled here.
Gilmore tries to bench press Gorgodze off him but Gorgodze keeps the position.
Gorgodze working the ground and pound.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gorgodze is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Gilmore is rocked!
Gilmore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Gilmore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorgodze controls the position from side control.
Gilmore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gorgodze keeps moving and retains side control.
Gorgodze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gilmore seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorgodze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gilmore is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Gorgodze's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Gorgodze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gorgodze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gorgodze lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gilmore down.
Gorgodze working the head with strikes.
Gilmore is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Gorgodze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gilmore is trying to escape the position but Gorgodze is controlling the position. #T4#
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gorgodze staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilmore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 222
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Puto lands with a hook. Gorgodze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorgodze.
Puto misses with a few strikes there.
Puto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorgodze.
Gorgodze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puto feints a jab promting Gorgodze to slip. Puto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gorgodze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gorgodze ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Puto swings for the body but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gorgodze throws out a counter right but Puto avoids it with no problem.
Gorgodze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Puto is trying to stand.
Gorgodze controlling the pace.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away.
Gorgodze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puto's head.
Gorgodze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorgodze scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Zanshin MMA inform me that Gorgodze has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Gorgodze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gorgodze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away. #ES#
Puto has one foot on Gorgodze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Puto throws a body punch but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Good exchange - Puto coming out on top.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorgodze was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Gorgodze feints the counter takedown.
Puto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puto lands with a straight right. Gorgodze didn't see that one coming.
Gorgodze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorgodze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorgodze scrambles back to his feet.
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Gorgodze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Puto was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorgodze finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Puto wants to stand up but Gorgodze is controlling him.
Puto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Puto looking to control.
Gorgodze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puto pulls Gorgodze in close to prevent any damage.
Gorgodze won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto 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#
Gorgodze tries to move into range but Puto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puto throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gorgodze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gorgodze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Gorgodze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorgodze can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gorgodze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorgodze thows a huge punch but Puto dodges it nicely.
Gorgodze is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rice Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Puto lands.
Puto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Puto does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorgodze is defended easily by Puto.
It looked like Puto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorgodze.#T2#
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorgodze.
Gorgodze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puto circles away.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorgodze moves away.
Puto scores with a hook to the body. Gorgodze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Gorgodze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorgodze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorgodze has time to react.#T3#
Puto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorgodze shoots and misses
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorgodze thinking.
Rice Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Puto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rice Puto is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorgodze drops his hands momentarily and Puto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorgodze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puto looks to land a combination. Gorgodze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorgodze.
Puto cracks Gorgodze with an open hand slap.#T4#
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto punishes Gorgodze's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puto stalks Gorgodze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gorgodze's face. Gorgodze staggers backwards, shaken.
Puto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorgodze's head.
Gorgodze misses with a takedown attempt - Puto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorgodze on the side of the head.
Rice Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puto as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Puto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorgodze was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Gorgodze with a poor takedown
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puto 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.
Puto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puto cracks Gorgodze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorgodze with a poor takedown
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorgodze darts in looking for a takedown but Puto gets double underhooks and turns Gorgodze into the cage.
As Gorgodze looks to move away, Puto throws a big counter combo but Gorgodze just gets out of the way.
Rice Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a right and a left that Gorgodze avoids nicely.
It seemed like Gorgodze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorgodze tries for a takedown but Puto circles away easily
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Gorgodze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puto defends well and Gorgodze ends up having to push Puto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorgodze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Puto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorgodze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puto defends it well.
Puto tests Gorgodze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giorgi Gorgodze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorgodze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorgodze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puto scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Puto!
#TD2#
Gorgodze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto trying to control from the bottom.
Gorgodze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorgodze working over Puto with some ground and pound. Puto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puto is not content to let Gorgodze control the position.
Puto taking some punishment here, with Gorgodze in his half guard.
Gorgodze throwing shots but Puto is blocking nicely.
Puto wants to get back to his feet.
Gorgodze controlling the pace. #T3#
Puto manages to get to full guard.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Gorgodze from controlling successfully.
Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorgodze won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gorgodze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puto swivels and escapes.
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gorgodze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gorgodze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puto misses with a wild combination.
Gorgodze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Gorgodze's head but Gorgodze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorgodze.
Gorgodze shoots and misses
and Gorgodze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Gorgodze throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Puto!
Rice Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown but Tiger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorgodze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorgodze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Tiger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gorgodze's half guard.
Tiger uses his free foot to push down on Gorgodze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gorgodze.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorgodze is looking to escape.
Tiger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tiger controlling from the full mount.
Tiger tries to control but Gorgodze wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gorgodze is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Tiger is persistently looking for the submission but Gorgodze is defending it well.
Gorgodze wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tiger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tiger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gorgodze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Tiger is persistently looking for the submission but Gorgodze is defending it well.
Tiger trying to control.#T3#
Gorgodze breaks Tiger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorgodze controls the pace.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorgodze throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Gorgodze from controlling successfully.
Tiger is trying to keep Gorgodze in close.
#T4##SUB#
Gorgodze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tiger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gorgodze is looking to defend but Tiger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gorgodze! Tiger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gorgodze taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorgodze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herman wants to improve his position but Gorgodze is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorgodze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herman is working hard here to advance position.
Gorgodze wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Herman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorgodze scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gorgodze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herman has a hand on Gorgodze's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gorgodze takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Herman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gorgodze trying to control the position here.
Herman passes Gorgodze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorgodze defending well though. #SUB2#
Gorgodze actively working from the bottom here.
Gorgodze is trying to control but can't.
Gorgodze pushes Herman off looking to stand but Herman dives back in and keeps control.
Herman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorgodze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Herman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorgodze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herman is looking to advance position but Gorgodze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Herman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorgodze controlling the position easily from mount.
Herman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gorgodze scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Herman?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorgodze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herman looks a forlorn figure.
Herman is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape.
Herman is looking to get to half guard.
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gorgodze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gorgodze dominating with strikes here.
Herman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Herman looking for submissions off his back.
Herman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Herman wants to sweep here but Gorgodze controlling him for the moment.
Gorgodze trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Herman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gorgodze wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Gorgodze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorgodze is looking to escape.
Gorgodze is doing well to control the position and prevent Herman from advancing to side control.
Herman uses his free foot to push down on Gorgodze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gorgodze.
Gorgodze is bucking up trying to escape but Herman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgi Gorgodze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gorgodze shoots in and bounces Herman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorgodze's guard. #REVR#
Herman postures up.
Gorgodze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorgodze is retaining full guard.
Gorgodze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herman's guard. #REVB#
Herman wants to hit a sweep here but Gorgodze passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Herman there!
Herman taking shots to the head.
Gorgodze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herman is looking to escape.
Herman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Herman gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Herman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorgodze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgodze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herman looking for a sweep. Not yet Herman, not yet. #SUB#
Herman has his foot on Gorgodze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorgodze works his way back into a safe position though.
Herman looking for a sweep. Not yet Herman, not yet.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Gorgodze from controlling successfully.
Herman 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.
Gorgodze is in close to Herman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Herman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gorgodze has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Herman is staying active underneath Gorgodze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gorgodze is continuing to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herman 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.
Gorgodze landing with the ground and pound.
Gorgodze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herman's guard.
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
Herman tries to get to full guard but Gorgodze has control of the leg. #T3#
Herman gets full guard.
Gorgodze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Herman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorgodze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gorgodze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herman defends well.
Herman advances position into side control!#T4#
Gorgodze tries to bench press Herman off him but Herman keeps the position.
Gorgodze prevents Herman from improving position.
Herman working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze struggling a bit here.
Gorgodze is looking to regain half guard here but Herman keeps moving and retains side control.
Herman is putting a hurting on Gorgodze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gorgodze wants to control but Herman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorgodze's legs.
Herman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gorgodze!#SUB#
Herman looking for a guillotine from mount but Gorgodze is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximillian Herman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gorgodze looking to score a takedown here. Herman is defending well but Gorgodze drives through and ends up in Herman's guard.
Gorgodze trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorgodze is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Herman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Herman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorgodze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorgodze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herman wants to sweep here but Gorgodze controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gorgodze trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorgodze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herman is looking to sweep but instead, Gorgodze has passed into half guard.
Herman moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgodze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gorgodze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorgodze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorgodze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Herman working for a triangle but Gorgodze defends it easily.
Gorgodze forces his way into half guard.
Herman tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gorgodze seems to be working for a kimura but Herman defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Gorgodze winds up and cracks Herman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Herman is not content to let Gorgodze control the position.
Gorgodze winds up and cracks Herman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorgodze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Herman is looking for a triangle here but Gorgodze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gorgodze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working. #T4#
Herman manages to get back to half guard.
Gorgodze prevents Herman from improving his position.
Gorgodze is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Herman gets full guard.
Gorgodze trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Gorgodze tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Herman looking for subs off his back but Gorgodze has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorgodze trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorgodze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gorgodze!
During a confident post fight interview, Giorgi Gorgodze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 209
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Gorgodze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Will tests Gorgodze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Will scores with a shot to the body.
Gorgodze fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorgodze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Will misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Will as Gorgodze shoots in.
Will showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorgodze.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorgodze wants to slow Will down by chopping away at his legs.
Will connects with a nice looking jab.
Will swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorgodze.
It looked like Will wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gorgodze shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Will misses its intended target. #T1#
Gorgodze defending well as Will loads up on a big left hand.
Gorgodze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Gorgodze.
A big left from Will misses.
Will falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gorgodze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gorgodze.
Will lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gorgodze is pulling down on Will's head to control his posture.
Gorgodze looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorgodze, not yet.
Will working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Gorgodze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorgodze trying to keep a closed guard but Will is proving a slippery customer.
Gorgodze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gorgodze keeping moving, preventing Will from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gorgodze trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Will definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorgodze slips a jab from Will.
Will blocks a head kick by Gorgodze.
Will takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorgodze tries to clinch up.
Gorgodze fails to land the takedown.
Darren Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Gorgodze misses with a body kick.
Gorgodze motions for Will to come forward. Gorgodze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Will lands an overhand right.#T4#
Gorgodze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Will counters with a left and a right that stings Gorgodze.
Will looks to throw the jab but Gorgodze is out of range.
Darren Will is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorgodze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gorgodze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Will lands a jab-cross combination.
Will is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will thuds his right hand into Gorgodze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Gorgodze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gorgodze showed some decent athleticism there.
Will is holding on to half guard well.
Gorgodze stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Will dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Will slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gorgodze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Will defends it nicely.
Darren Will is winning the standup battle so far.
Will throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorgodze. #TD2#
Gorgodze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gorgodze moves into full mount! Will won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Gorgodze trying to control but Will is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Gorgodze looking for a guillotine from mount but Will is having none of it.
Gorgodze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Will is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Gorgodze.#T2#
Gorgodze trying to control but Will is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gorgodze goes for an armbar but Will turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Will.
Gorgodze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Will stopping the sweep attempt from Gorgodze.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gorgodze holds on and takes a little breather.
Gorgodze looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorgodze, not yet.
Will controlling from the top position.
Gorgodze wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorgodze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gorgodze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gorgodze keeping full guard, as Will tries to pass.
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorgodze looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorgodze, not yet.
Will won't allow Gorgodze to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Will scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Will connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will connects with a looping right hand.
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Will but Will pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgi Gorgodze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gorgodze slips a jab and a cross from Will.
Will throws a jab when Gorgodze was well out of range.
And Gorgodze tries to counter it with a takedown but Will pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gorgodze darts in looking for a takedown but Will gets double underhooks and turns Gorgodze into the cage.
Will clobbers Gorgodze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorgodze shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorgodze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darren Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Will throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorgodze. #TD2#
Will gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorgodze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gorgodze trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Will is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gorgodze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gorgodze is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
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.
Will lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Will postures up.
Will sitting in guard here, content to control.
Will will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorgodze is trying to keep Will in close.
Gorgodze is pulling down on Will's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown but Will shows good takedown defense.
Will throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Will misses its intended target.
Gorgodze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Will lands with a shot to the body.
Will swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Gorgodze counters with a single leg into guard. Will didn't expect that.
Will wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gorgodze is now in half guard.
Gorgodze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Will's head. #SUB2#
Gorgodze is working for a kimura but Will is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Will is looking to control Gorgodze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Will avoid being mounted?
Will is trying to stand back up but Gorgodze is controlling him
Gorgodze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorgodze is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Will.
I think Will has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darren Will!
Darren Will was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 205
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Maldonado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Gorgodze stands up from Maldonado's guard - Gorgodze perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Gorgodze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks.
Gorgodze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Gorgodze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maldonado is looking for a sweep. Gorgodze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorgodze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorgodze prevents Maldonado from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorgodze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Gorgodze trying to mount his opponent but Maldonado defends it.
Maldonado is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorgodze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorgodze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gorgodze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Gorgodze is looking for a kimura but Maldonado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorgodze to get the leverage.
Maldonado won't allow Gorgodze to pass to mount.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gorgodze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gorgodze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maldonado tries to hold on but Gorgodze pushes him away.
Maldonado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorgodze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gorgodze controlling from mount.
Maldonado tries to lock up and control but Gorgodze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gorgodze controlling from mount.
Maldonado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorgodze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maldonado tries to reverse the position but Gorgodze maintains control.
Gorgodze controlling from mount.
Maldonado wants to hold on but Gorgodze pushes him away.
Gorgodze is landing with some decent strikes but Maldonado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Maldonado is rocked!
Gorgodze content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gorgodze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorgodze's head.#TD#
Gorgodze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maldonado being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Gorgodze gets to his feet - Maldonado follows without any prompting.
Maldonado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorgodze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Maldonado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Geovanni Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorgodze avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
Gorgodze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldonado swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Gorgodze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Gorgodze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maldonado sprawls well initially but Gorgodze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gorgodze controlling the action here.
Maldonado wants to control the action here but instead Gorgodze manages to pass to full mount!
Gorgodze looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorgodze is landing with some decent strikes but Maldonado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Maldonado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gorgodze. #T3#
Maldonado is working to get back to half guard.
Gorgodze controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorgodze avoids the attempt from Maldonado to control.
Gorgodze raining down shots from the mount!
Gorgodze postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Maldonado bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gorgodze and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Gorgodze!
Giorgi Gorgodze 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:
ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Swayze misses with a hook. Gorgodze ducked under it nicely.
Swayze cracks Gorgodze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorgodze throws a sloppy head kick and Swayze moves out of range easily.
Swayze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Gorgodze.
Swayze cracks Gorgodze with a good jab.
Gorgodze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swayze counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Gorgodze gets the takedown into side control.
Swayze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorgodze lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Gorgodze tries for a kimura but Swayze is defending well.
Gorgodze is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swayze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Gorgodze's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Swayze taking a bit of punishment here - Gorgodze scoring with strikes.
Gorgodze tries to advance to mount but Swayze denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
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.
Gorgodze cracks Swayze with a big elbow. #SUB#
Gorgodze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swayze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swayze being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Gorgodze.#T3#
Gorgodze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Swayze taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorgodze advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Gorgodze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gorgodze.#SUB#
Gorgodze looking for a guillotine from mount but Swayze is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorgodze content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gorgodze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swayze scores with a decent looking hook.
Swayze with a jab.#CL#
Gorgodze moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Swayze breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Swayze sends Gorgodze down but not out. Swayze dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Gorgodze is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swayze tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Gorgodze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorgodze holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Swayze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorgodze keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gorgodze wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gorgodze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swayze wants to get up but he can't break Gorgodze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gorgodze seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorgodze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Gorgodze advances position into side control!
Gorgodze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Swayze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Swayze's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gorgodze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorgodze controls the position. #SU#
Gorgodze decides to stand back up.
Gorgodze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giorgi Gorgodze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gorgodze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swayze trying to remain calm as Gorgodze controls from the top position.#T3##SUB#
Gorgodze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swayze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Gorgodze decides to stand back up.
Swayze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Gorgodze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swayze to the ground. Gorgodze is now in Swayze's guard.
Gorgodze working some strikes from top position.
Gorgodze showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Swayze can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorgodze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giorgi Gorgodze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorgodze stalling. #SU#
Gorgodze stands up from half guard.
Gorgodze moves in looking to clinch but Swayze pushes him off.
It seemed like Swayze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorgodze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swayze throws a hook but Gorgodze blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Swayze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gorgodze throws a head kick that misses.
Swayze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gorgodze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swayze throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Gorgodze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swayze won't be happy with that. #SU#
Gorgodze stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorgodze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swayze's head.
Gorgodze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gorgodze passes Swayze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Gorgodze seems content to control.
Gorgodze wants to pass to mount but Swayze is defending the position. #SUB#
Gorgodze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorgodze is taking a breather. Swayze 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze working Swayze over with strikes. #SU#
Gorgodze postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Swayze to stand up.
Swayze throws a shot to the body.
Gorgodze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Gorgodze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swayze's half guard.
Gorgodze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Swayze is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Gorgodze 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swayze has hold of Gorgodze's hands but Gorgodze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorgodze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorgodze not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gorgodze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Gorgodze.
Swayze is trying to stand up here but Gorgodze is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swayze tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.
Gorgodze 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorgodze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gorgodze!
A relieved looking Giorgi Gorgodze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STC9| Grand Prix Round 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Gorgodze looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but Gorgodze drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Gorgodze defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gorgodze defends well.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorgodze stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gorgodze pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gorgodze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gorgodze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorgodze has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his feet on Gorgodze's thighs here. He's pushed Gorgodze off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gorgodze screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Magomedov! |
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Event:
STC6| Grand Prix Round 2
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Gorgodze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorgodze tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorgodze somewhat.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
Gorgodze fails to land the takedown.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Earl McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like McCoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Gorgodze drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to control the position.
#T1#
Gorgodze is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Gorgodze with a nice head shot there.
Gorgodze content to stall in guard here.
McCoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gorgodze misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gorgodze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorgodze fails with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorgodze with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and McCoy counters with a nice right hand that sends Gorgodze toppling to the canvas! Gorgodze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCoy finish him?!#ROC#Gorgodze is rocked!
Gorgodze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp right that sends Gorgodze to the canvas! McCoy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl McCoy!
Earl McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STC2| Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorgodze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Gorgodze is now in King's guard.
Gorgodze is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Gorgodze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorgodze.
King keeping moving, preventing Gorgodze from controlling successfully.
Gorgodze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gorgodze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow. #T1#
Gorgodze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gorgodze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gorgodze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorgodze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorgodze lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#It looks like Jethro King has been cut.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Gorgodze controls the position.
Gorgodze working the head and body with strikes.
Gorgodze working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes. #T2#
Gorgodze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gorgodze postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Gorgodze scoring with strikes.
Gorgodze scoring with punches and elbows.
Gorgodze looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
Gorgodze lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King parries the strikes from Gorgodze easily there. Gorgodze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Gorgodze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Gorgodze scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh King is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gorgodze can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Gorgodze! |
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