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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
32 - 18 - 2 |
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142 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill lands with a nice body kick.
McGill looks for the body kick but Gonzo saw that one coming.
Gonzo defending well as McGill loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonzo lands a nice looking body shot.
McGill thuds a left hand into Gonzo's body.
McGill fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGill doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzo throws a sloppy head kick and McGill moves out of range easily.
Bogie McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
Gonzo lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McGill.
Bogie McGill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGill.
Gonzo scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzo misses with a wild body shot.
McGill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGill throws a series of punches but Gonzo moves out of range.
McGill cracks Gonzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gonzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzo punishes McGill's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzo is looking to wear down McGill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzo is just out of range.
Gonzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGill tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Gonzo.
McGill closes the distance and pushes Gonzo back into the cage.
McGill lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGill throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzo tries to pull guard but McGill won't allow it.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzo tries to pull guard but McGill won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGill regains guard.
Gonzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGill is keeping the position for now.
Gonzo pushing down on McGill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzo trying to control the action but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGill is trying to stand back up but Gonzo is controlling him
McGill is trying to maintain the position but Gonzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzo throwing shots but McGill is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGill trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzo.
McGill won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but McGill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Bogie McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzo manages to avoid it.
McGill misses with a body shot.
Gonzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGill sprawls and moves away.
Gonzo swats away the attempt to clinch by McGill.
Gonzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGill misses the jab.
Gonzo thuds a left hand into McGill's body.
McGill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGill sprawls well initially but Gonzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonzo misses with a head shot. McGill uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gonzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo stands up over McGill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzo is pushing down on McGill's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGill is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGill is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
Gonzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzo seems to be working for a kimura but McGill defends the submission attempt.
Gonzo wants to take a breather but McGill is having none of it.
McGill wants to get back to his feet.
McGill is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from McGill.
Gonzo misses with a looping right.
McGill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gonzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGill on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzo throws out the jab.
McGill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. McGill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGill throws a series of punches but Gonzo moves out of range.
Gonzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo moves away from the strike by McGill.
Gonzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGill throws a solid leg kick but Gonzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGill.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGill moves away.
As Gonzo backs off McGill throws a huge counter combo but Gonzo manages to avoid it all.
McGill tries to clinch but Gonzo is having none of it.
McGill is looking to chop away at Gonzo's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzo swats away the attempt to clinch by McGill.
Gonzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzo.
Gonzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dr Gonzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzo tries to land a front kick but McGill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gonzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that second round.
That's time! Gonzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzo throws a head kick that McGill semi-blocks.
Gonzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGill.
Gonzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGill wants to clinch.
Gonzo throws a push kick but McGill slaps the foot to one side.
McGill avoids the body shot from Gonzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGill has time to react.
McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGill obliges.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzo.
Gonzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzo avoiding damage as McGill throws knees to the body.
Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from McGill.
Gonzo jumps guard but McGill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gonzo misses.
Gonzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzo.
McGill misses with a double jab
and Gonzo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGill!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGill is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzo winds up and cracks McGill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGill is just riding it out for now. Gonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill is looking to escape.
McGill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzo working McGill over with strikes.
McGill won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
Gonzo is looking for a kimura here.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGill is trying to stand up here but Gonzo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McGill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzo keeps the fight on the outside.
McGill misses the shot to the body.
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGill staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGill! But no joy.
Dr Gonzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGill avoids the head kick by Gonzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Gonzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
A very excited looking Dr Gonzo 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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