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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starbowski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Gagnon has been cut.
Starbowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starbowski digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Starbowski.
Starbowski looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Starbowski backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gagnon's temple! It sends Gagnon violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Starbowski celebrates and the doctors try to help Gagnon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Chong Starbowski!
Chong Starbowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mike Gagnon was interviewed post fight and said 'These things happen'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Lucznik tries for a takedown but Gagnon circles away easily#CL#
and Gagnon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Gagnon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lucznik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gagnon is controlling him. #SUB#
Gagnon drops back looking for a leg! Lucznik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucznik manages to kick Gagnon off! Gagnon jumps back into Lucznik's guard. #SUB#
Gagnon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon trying to control but Lucznik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gagnon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gagnon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucznik wants to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Lucznik keeps moving.
Gagnon is stalling in the full guard.
Lucznik is looking to stand back up but Gagnon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lucznik.
Gagnon controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Lucznik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage.
Gagnon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucznik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura but Lucznik is defending well.
Lucznik looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Gagnon controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gagnon is working for a kimura but Lucznik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gagnon is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucznik is looking to escape.#SUB#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucznik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gagnon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucznik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucznik is trying to stand back up but Gagnon is controlling him
#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucznik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gagnon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gagnon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucznik is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Gagnon!
Mike Gagnon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon stuffs the takedown.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lukasz Lucznik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucznik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucznik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gagnon swivels and escapes.
Gagnon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Lucznik.
Lucznik closes the distance and clinches up with Gagnon, looking for a takedown. Lucznik pushes Gagnon against the cage but Gagnon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gagnon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lucznik sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Gagnon closes the distance and pushes Lucznik back into the cage.
Gagnon prevents Lucznik from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucznik is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Gagnon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucznik regains guard.
#ES2#
Lucznik has his feet on Gagnon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gagnon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucznik keeps working.
Lucznik is trying to buck Gagnon off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gagnon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lucznik is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gagnon yanks on the arm and Lucznik is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gagnon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Gagnon!
Our winner, Mike Gagnon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon with a poor takedown
and Zepp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Gagnon has been cut.
Zepp lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Gagnon is rocked!
Zepp ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gagnon's jaw. Gagnon's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zepp does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Zepp!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Zepp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mike Gagnon was interviewed post fight and said 'These things happen'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 37
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo feints with a jab and clips Gagnon right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gagnon is sent crashing into the canvas and Rondo leaps in for the kill! Gagnon tries to get to his feet but Rondo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gagnon is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rondo!
After the fight, Ricky Rondo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Mike Gagnon was interviewed post fight and said 'These things happen'.
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Event:
CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandoval but Sandoval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Gagnon sprawls well.#CL#
Gagnon rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the cage.
Gagnon stops a takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Mike Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.
Gagnon wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Sandoval works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gagnon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gagnon working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval prevents Gagnon from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for a triangle here. Sandoval is fighting it but it looks tight! Gagnon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sandoval is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Gagnon!
An out of breath Mike Gagnon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC 243
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Putik pushes him off.
Putik cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
Gagnon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Putik finds it's way round the side to connect with Gagnon's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Putik cracks Gagnon with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gagnon is rocked!
Gagnon tries for a takedown but Putik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Gagnon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putik cracks Gagnon with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nardong Putik!
In defeat, Mike Gagnon stepped up to the mic, saying 'These things happen'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gagnon drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Salas is keeping the position.
Gagnon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salas really is a fat lump.
Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Salas.#SUB#
Salas looking for a guillotine here but Gagnon defends easily.
#SUB#
Salas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Salas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gagnon defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salas looking for a guillotine here but Gagnon defends easily.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.#T1#
Gagnon is working Salas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Gagnon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Salas keeps moving.
Salas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gagnon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Salas missing with punches from the bottom.
Salas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salas is in a horrible position here. Gagnon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gagnon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gagnon working for a guillotine from mount but Salas is in no mood to give up.
Gagnon raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon wants to control the pace but Salas is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gagnon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Salas wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Salas won't enjoy being in this position. Gagnon looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Salas is tapping - it's over boys! Gagnon picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Gagnon!
Our winner, Mike Gagnon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Grimes jumps into guard, dragging Gagnon to the mat.
#SUB2#
Gagnon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimes! #REVR#
Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagnon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grimes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnon is trying to stand up here but Grimes is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gagnon pushes Grimes off looking to stand but Grimes dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grimes connects with a nice short shot to Gagnon's temple.
Grimes stops Gagnon from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Grimes escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gagnon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grimes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gagnon manages to move to mount!
Gagnon prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gagnon looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Gagnon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Gagnon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grimes turns into him and now he's in Gagnon's guard.
#SUB#
Grimes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gagnon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grimes, into his guard. #REVB#
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gagnon prevents Grimes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Gagnon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grimes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagnon uses from the top position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gagnon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.
Gagnon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagnon throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Gagnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emmett Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes cracks Gagnon with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimes is aware though and is defending well.#ES2#
Gagnon has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Gagnon instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gagnon is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gagnon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagnon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagnon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Gagnon 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. #SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Gagnon scoring with some ground and pound.
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Gagnon is looking to stall here but Grimes recovers full guard.
Gagnon trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gagnon stands and throws Grimes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gagnon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gagnon is working for an americana but Grimes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gagnon was thinking about the submission.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gagnon pushing down on Grimes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gagnon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimes trying to get back to full guard but Gagnon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gagnon tries to control but Grimes wriggling away. #T2#
Gagnon controlling the pace for now.
Gagnon moves to the back position.
Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes trying to control the position but Gagnon manages to sink in the hooks.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gagnon has managed to slip his arm under Grimes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Grimes is tapping out! Submission win for Gagnon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Gagnon!
A very excited looking Mike Gagnon 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gagnon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marsh's half guard.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gagnon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gagnon prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Marsh is trying to control but can't.
Gagnon content to control rather than advance.
Marsh is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagnon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gagnon is thwarting Marsh's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon works his way into full mount!
Gagnon forces the positional change into back control.
Gagnon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marsh doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon is punishing Marsh with strikes - can he finish him?!#T2##SUB2#
Gagnon looking to break Marsh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marsh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gagnon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marsh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marsh for a finish.
Marsh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gagnon's guard. Nice work there by Marsh.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gagnon controlling the position.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagnon pulls Marsh in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES2#
Gagnon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsh sprawls well. Marsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Gagnon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gagnon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marsh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4##SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marsh is trying to control Gagnon's posture but Gagnon avoids it. #SU2#
Gagnon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gagnon shoots for a takedown but Marsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clemente Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gagnon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gagnon is defended easily by Marsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gagnon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gagnon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gagnon throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsh looking to control.
Mike Gagnon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gagnon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gagnon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throwing strikes from guard but Marsh blocks nicely. #T1#
Gagnon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh is trying to keep Gagnon in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsh stuffs the takedown.
Gagnon looks for the body kick but Marsh saw that one coming. #CL2#
Gagnon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Gagnon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gagnon moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gagnon blocks an elbow strike.
Gagnon wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsh won't allow it.
Marsh has Gagnon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gagnon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Marsh decides to pull guard.
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gagnon lands a couple of elbows.
Gagnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Gagnon stands up from Marsh's guard - Gagnon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Gagnon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsh!#SU2#
Gagnon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Marsh gets caught napping as Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown. Marsh manages to retain guard.#T4#
Gagnon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gagnon 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.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Gagnon is proving a slippery customer.
Marsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.
Gagnon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gagnon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsh!#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Marsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gagnon just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom here.
Marsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gagnon lands some shots froms side control.
Gagnon throws an elbow but Marsh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gagnon cracks Marsh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gagnon grinds an elbow into Marsh's temple.
Gagnon slows the pace down.
Marsh wants to control but Gagnon postures up.
Gagnon tries to advance to mount but Marsh denies him.
Marsh is being controlled here. #T2#
Gagnon lands some shots froms side control.
Gagnon controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Gagnon decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown into Marsh's guard.
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gagnon controls the pace.#T3#
Marsh is trying to control the position but Gagnon postures up.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagnon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gagnon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gagnon chips away with some ground and pound.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gagnon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsh is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Gagnon moves into range and clinches up with Marsh.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Gagnon holds him up against the cage and eventually Marsh drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Gagnon jumps into guard, dragging Marsh to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh preventing the sweep.
Gagnon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clemente Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Gagnon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Gagnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gagnon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Gagnon!
After winning the bout, Mike Gagnon 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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