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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a two punch combination.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Parks breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Parks throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks 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.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars slips a jab from Parks.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parks throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a shoot takedown. Parks fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Elmars stays in close to Parks's body and controls the position.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks wants to stand up but Elmars is controlling him.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Parks pushes Elmars off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elmars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elmars's head backwards.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elmars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Elmars jumps guard and drags Parks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
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#
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elmars momentarily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parks misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Parks throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Elmars holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Parks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elmars.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Elmars turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elmars manages to end up in side control.
Parks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice jab there from Parks.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Parks looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elmars walks into a jab.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Parks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parks manages to circle out of the way.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks misses with a straight right.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parks misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Elmars has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Elmars off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Parks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elmars gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parks for a finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Elmars has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Parks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Elmars gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elmars on the side of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Elmars moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elmars checks a low kick from Black.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black throws a leg kick #CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.#T2#
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Black tries to circle away but Elmars has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Black is predictable there #CL#
and Elmars counters by clinching up.
Black is trying to push Elmars away but Elmars has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Elmars tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Elmars is proving a slippery customer.
Elmars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elmars advances to half guard.
Elmars tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #T3#
Elmars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elmars wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black has Elmars pulled in close to control his posture.
Elmars content to stall in guard here.
Elmars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is pulling down on Elmars'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.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
As Black tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Black manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black 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.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Elmars is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Black cracks Elmars with a nice body shot.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Elmars blocks a body shot from Black. #T1#
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Elmars has clasped his hands together around Black's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Elmars stalls from top position.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Elmars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black prevents Elmars from improving position. #T2#
Elmars taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away. #SUB#
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Elmars taking a breather here.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black seems a little lost for a moment, as Elmars dominates the positioning.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgs Elmars 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#
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars slips under a jab from Black.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black scores with a jab. Elmars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black throws a jab when Elmars was well out of range.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.#T1#
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black misses with a looping left.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elmars is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a hook
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Baron Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Elmars moves away from the strike by Black.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Elmars moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Black is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black misses with a body shot.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Black!
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Deathcrush misses its intended target.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Deathcrush breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elmars napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elmars stops Deathcrush from passing to mount.
Deathcrush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deathcrush controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Elmars taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deathcrush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elmars is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Elmars manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Elmars is looking to improve his position.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathcrush pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Elmars is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Elmars wants to control but Deathcrush is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Deathcrush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elmars is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Elmars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elmars.#SUB#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Elmars looking for a guillotine here but Deathcrush defends easily.
Elmars is trying to keep Deathcrush in close.
#T3##SUB#
Deathcrush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deathcrush has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Elmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Elmars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Deathcrush passes the guard and advances to mount!
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Elmars?
#T4#
Elmars wants to hold on but Deathcrush pushes him away.
Deathcrush tries to control but Elmars wriggling away.
Elmars in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with the ground and pound from mount.
Deathcrush looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars working to try and regain half guard.
Deathcrush looking to finish Elmars with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elmars!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Deathcrush stuns Elmars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Deathcrush drives through with a takedown into Elmars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Deathcrush throws a sloppy strike and Elmars has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Deathcrush is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Elmars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgs Elmars!
After winning the bout, Georgs Elmars thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Southpaw missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Southpaw misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch.
Southpaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Southpaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars tries for a takedown but Southpaw manages to get underhooks.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Southpaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southpaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elmars at a distance.
Southpaw throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elmars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elmars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elmars won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Southpaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elmars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Elmars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southpaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Southpaw trying to control the position here.
Southpaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Southpaw.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw misses with a left hand #TD#
and Elmars counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
Southpaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elmars slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Elmars.#T3##SUB#
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Southpaw is letting Elmars control him for a moment. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Southpaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elmars tries to move to mount but Southpaw blocks the move with his legs.
Elmars in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Elmars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Southpaw, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgs Elmars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Southpaw cracks Elmars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Southpaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Southpaw.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Southpaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elmars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a nice body shot.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Southpaw thinking.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elmars slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw lands a slapping body shot.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a straight left.
Southpaw misses with a hook
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Southpaw defends it well.
Elmars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Southpaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elmars perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elmars is looking to advance position but Southpaw won't allow it. #T3#
Elmars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elmars'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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elmars works his way into side control.
Georgs Elmars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elmars passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Southpaw!
Elmars content just to control the position here.
Elmars continues to hold on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seventoe Southpaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Elmars 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elmars moves out of range as Southpaw strikes.
Southpaw throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Southpaw and move into the clinch.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Southpaw misses the shot to the body.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Southpaw throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Southpaw.#T1#
Southpaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws a low kick but Elmars moves out of range easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Southpaw misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Southpaw misses with a straight right.
Southpaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Southpaw swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a looping right.
Southpaw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Southpaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.#T2#
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Southpaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elmars has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elmars and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southpaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elmars defending well as Southpaw loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars has been working on his balance at LA FIGHT BARN, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Southpaw.
Southpaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elmars is looking to wear down Southpaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southpaw jabs Elmars to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elmars takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Southpaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw tries a low kick but Elmars avoids it.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Southpaw misses with an uppercut.
Southpaw connects with the punch.
Southpaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Southpaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Southpaw.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses with a looping left.
Southpaw misses with a hook
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elmars controls the pace.#T4#
Further stalling from Elmars.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seventoe Southpaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southpaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seventoe Southpaw!
Georgs Elmars spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Man misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Elmars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Elmars keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Elmars has passed into mount! Damn!
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elmars looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elmars throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Man has his hands clasped together but Elmars breaks the hold and Man is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Elmars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Elmars slips a jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Elmars moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Figueroa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Figueroa cracks Elmars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa misses with a combination
#CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.#TD#
Elmars has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Figueroa uses from the top position.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Figueroa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Figueroa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a wild combination.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Elmars moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Figueroa - just one landing.
Figueroa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Elmars drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa feints and then cracks Elmars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elmars down.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars blocks a jab.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars avoids them all with ease.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Figueroa throws a jab but it's blocked by Elmars.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figueroa lands with a right hand.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Elmars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars moves out of range as Figueroa strikes.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Figueroa.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Figueroa breaks away and moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figueroa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Figueroa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elmars on the side of the head.
Figueroa misses with a right hand #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Figueroa throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Elmars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Figueroa's guard.
Figueroa being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Elmars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elmars pushes down on Figueroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Figueroa tries to get to full guard but Elmars has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elmars looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Elmars'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.
Figueroa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Elmars is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Figueroa is surviving well by controlling Elmars's body position as best he can.
Figueroa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Elmars tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Figueroa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Figueroa has given up his back. Will we see Elmars going for some submissions?
Figueroa can't escape the position.
#T4#
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.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elmars trying to control momentarily.
Elmars is really struggling to control Figueroa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up.
Elmars trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgs Elmars dominated that second round.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Figueroa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Elmars checks the leg kick.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elmarss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars moves out of range.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Figueroa misses.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Elmars blocks a low kick nicely.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Figueroa misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Figueroa.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Elmars.
Figueroa can't find room to land a body shot as Elmars controls the action.
Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elmars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgs Elmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Elmars jumps guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elmars is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elmars is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa presses Elmars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Figueroa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elmars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueroa smiles and moves away.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Elmars's ribs.#T3#
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figueroa misses with a looping left.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Figueroa finds it's target.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elmars takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elmars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Figueroa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Figueroa 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.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Figueroa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figueroa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'. |
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