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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
Roderick Gardner really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 140.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Lucian Lindsey was cancelled. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
McCurtney drops Gardner with a beautiful combination! Gardner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gardner. Gardner tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gardner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
A very excited looking Bernard McCurtney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardner has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Gardner's guard.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner wants to hit a sweep here but Junior passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gardner there!
Gardner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior tries to control but Gardner wriggling away.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardner is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Junior.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardner tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#T2#
Junior controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner frees his head quite easily.
Gardner is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Junior wants to control the pace but Gardner is squirming around nicely.
Gardner tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardner is looking to escape.
Gardner is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardner is working hard here to advance position.
Gardner is trying to reverse the position but instead Junior has taken his back - oops!
Gardner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Gardner right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner rolls, trying to escape but Junior keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Junior has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Junior pulls guard successfully.
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner controlling from the top position. #T1#
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Junior is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
Junior wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardner, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Gardner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get! #TD2#
Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gardner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gardner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gardner scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Gardner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Junior in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. #REVR#
Junior is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gardner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardner postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner won't allow Junior to get back to his feet.
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 Roderick Gardner 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#
A head kick misses from Junior.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Junior sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gardner seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior is trying to control but Gardner passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gardner is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Gardner decides to stand and escape the position.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior tries a low kick but Gardner avoids it.#CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gardner wants the takedown. Junior is fighting it off but Gardner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Junior's guard against the cage.#T3#
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Gardner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now.#TD#
Gardner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Junior is trying to keep an underhook but Gardner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to escape.
Gardner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Junior is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Gardner escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Gardner gets the takedown into side control.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Gardner is dominant here and he's now got Junior's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Junior is in bad spot here.
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 Roderick Gardner.
I think Gardner 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Gardner!
Post fight, an emotional Roderick Gardner said 'i dedicate this fight to the one true king and queen of the universe, whose name is none other than Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. And let's not forget the great red Dragon... Barry White, and Aretha franklin. the Woman clothed with the sun'. |
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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bunghole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gardner's guard.#SU#
Bunghole stands and steps away. Gardner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Bunghole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner is controlling Bunghole's trapped leg to prevent Bunghole from advancing to side control.
Gardner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gardner.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Bunghole from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Bunghole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunghole works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Bunghole gets to his feet - Gardner follows without any prompting.
Bunghole closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Bunghole clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gardner has clasped his hands together around Bunghole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gardner controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Bunghole reaches up around Gardner's neck trying to control. But Gardner takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Bunghole! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Bunghole is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gardner celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roderick Gardner!
Roderick Gardner looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i dedicate this fight to the one true king and queen of the universe, whose name is none other than Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. And let's not forget the great red Dragon... Barry White, and Aretha franklin. the Woman clothed with the sun'. |
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Gardner misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Gardner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner blocks a body shot from LeBlanc. #BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Gardner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with a cross. #T1#
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc scores with a jab.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gardner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Gardner tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gardner's head backwards.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Gardner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
It appears Gardner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gardner tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gardner pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LeBlanc uses from the top position.
Gardner is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardner 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##SUB#
Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off looking to stand but Gardner dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES2#
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darius LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner lands with a nice combination. LeBlanc backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Darius LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
LeBlanc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gardner momentarily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.#T3#
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Gardner's defenses.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.#T4#
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardner. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius LeBlanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
LeBlanc lands a head shot.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.#T1#
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc catches Gardner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Gardner misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roderick Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
LeBlanc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darius LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
Gardner walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner wants to slow LeBlanc down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc throws out a powerful jab.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Darius LeBlanc wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Gardner moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Gardner's hands, connecting with Gardner's forehead.
Gardner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gardner is fighting to break Mitchell's control of his arms but Mitchell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Mitchell 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.
Gardner tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Mitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Gardner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard. #REVB#
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard. #REVR#
Mitchell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Gardner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Gardner manages to retain guard.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuf Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mitchell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell cracks Gardner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell cracks Gardner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mitchell landing strikes. #T1#
Gardner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardner is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardner avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has mounted him!
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes here.
Mitchell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gardner is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
Mitchell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell working the ground and pound effectively.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Gardner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Gardner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yusuf Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mitchell landing punches.
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gardner wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mitchell celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuf Mitchell!
In defeat, Roderick Gardner stepped up to the mic, saying 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'. |
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