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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jello Belly (ranked 1825 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Ike Goon (ranked 190 p4p, 177 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ike Goon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon throws a body shot but no joy.
Goon throws the left hand but Belly avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Belly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goon doesn't seem phased though.
Goon throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it.
Belly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Belly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoon.
Belly wants to clinch.
Belly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goon misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon avoids the body shot from Belly.
Goon lands with a shot to the body.
Goon throws a hook but Belly avoids it easily.
Belly misses with a looping right.
Goon swats away the attempt to clinch by Belly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon blocks a jab.
Goon takes one to the chin there.
Goon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belly avoids the head kick by Goon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goon throws a low kick but Belly moves out of range easily.
Belly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goon was well out of range. Poor timing from Belly.
Goon swings for the body but Belly moves out of range.
Goon thuds his shin into the meat of Belly's side.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Goon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ike Goon has been cut.
Belly misses the jab.
Goon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belly has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goon was well out of range. Poor timing from Belly.
Belly scores with a takedown into Goon's guard.
Goon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon is looking for a triangle but Belly pushes his legs off easily.
Belly wants to control from the top but Goon keeps moving.
Goon has his foot on Belly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belly works his way back into a safe position though.
Belly advances position into side control!
Goon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly tries to move to mount but Goon blocks the move with his legs.
Belly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Goon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belly but great work by Goon.
Sloppy strikes there by Goon.
Goon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Belly tries to buck Goon off but Goon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belly wants to control but Goon postures up.
Goon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Belly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goon trying to control the position but Belly is working away.
Goon wants to stand but Belly has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ike Goon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Goon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Goon's shoulder, as Goon tries to avoid the shot.
Goon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Belly will feel that in the morning.
Goon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon counters with a one-two to the body.
Goon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belly.
Goon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ike Goon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goon.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belly misses with a combination
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goon lands a two punch combo.
Goon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goon circles away.
Goon feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly tries to clinch there but Goon circles away.
Goon throws a big counter head kick but Belly avoids it with no problem.
Goon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belly momentarily.
A left and a right from Goon both land. Nice combination.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
Ike Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goon misses with a body kick.
Goon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belly throws a poor cross that misses
and Goon counters with a leg kick.
Belly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goon.
Goon stuns Belly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belly darts in and clinches Goon up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon breaks the clinch.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon lands a nice shot that snaps Belly's head back.
Belly misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belly swings for the body but Goon moves out of range.
Goon is looking to slow Belly down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Goon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belly instigates a clinch.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Goon has him pressed against the cage.
Goon lands with a short shot to the head.
Goon looking to slow down the pace here.
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Belly throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
Belly has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon lands with a hook. Belly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belly tries to clinch
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Belly looks for a takedown but Goon sprawls well.
Goon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belly is out of range and Goon settles back down.
Belly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goon manages to circle out of the way.
Goon scores with a nice body kick.
Goon throws a low kick but Belly avoids it.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Belly misses with a two punch combination.
Goon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Belly moves away from the strike by Goon.
Belly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Goon jabs at Belly's body.
Belly throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Goon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Goon.
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!
Goon throws a leg kick which misses Belly's front leg but catches the back leg as Belly tries to avoid it.
Goon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belly circles away quickly and effectively.
Belly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belly throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
Goon tries to land a front kick but Belly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belly back to the cage. Goon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goon scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belly swinging wildly here.
Goon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belly at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Goon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ike Goon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goon connects with a leg kick.
Belly throws a series of punches but Goon moves out of range.
A combination from Goon does no damage.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goon lands with a straight right. Belly didn't see that one coming.
Belly takes one on the button.
Belly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belly throws a series of punches but Goon moves out of range.
Goon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belly fails with the takedown
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Goon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goon.
Belly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly closes the distance and clinches up with Goon, looking for a takedown. Belly pushes Goon against the cage but Goon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goon.
A shot to the body from Belly misses
and Goon counters with a head kick.
Belly works over Goon's head and body with a nice combination.
Belly moves into range and clinches up with Goon.
A right handed body shot lands from Belly.
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Belly misses with a straight left.
Belly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goon connects with an inside leg kick.
Belly throws out a powerful jab.
Goon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goon cracks a nice hook into Belly's ribs.
Goon jabs at Belly's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belly.
Belly throws an off balance right hand
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Belly misses.
Goon lands a high kick!
Good work by Belly as he checks the leg kick.
Belly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belly dives in and grabs Goon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goon pushes down on Belly's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belly takes the fight into the clinch.
Goon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belly moves forwards but Goon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goon with a nice calf kick.
Belly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Goon.
Belly takes one on the button.
Goon avoids the body shot from Belly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Goon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goon connects with a looping right hand.
Goon lands a leg kick that knocks Belly off balance momentarily.
Goon with a nice calf kick.
Goon looks to land a combination but Belly avoids it well.
Belly misses with a combination
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Goon.
Belly moves away from the strike by Goon.
Belly throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
Goon flicks out a counter leg kick but Belly steps away.
Goon scores with a nice head shot.
Belly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ike Goon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belly moves in looking to clinch but Goon pushes him off.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goon slips under a jab.
Goon flicks out a counter leg kick but Belly steps away.
Belly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goon back to the cage. Belly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jello Belly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goon connects with a single shot there.
Goon blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Goon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goon 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Goon!
A determined Ike Goon didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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