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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 1234 p4p, 603 weight class) and Colby Gebhardt (ranked 92 p4p, 45 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 cm
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24 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Colby Gebhardt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa tries to score with a low kick but Gebhardt moves his leg out of the way.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gebhardt in his tracks.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gebhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
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!
Adeoluwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gebhardt takes one to the chin there.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
A good leg kick by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gebhardt connects with a single shot there.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gebhardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa lands with a straight right. Gebhardt didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Gebhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa lands a jab.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Adeoluwa blocks the low kick.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Gebhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa avoids the head kick by Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
Adeoluwa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gebhardt wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gebhardt wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gebhardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adeoluwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gebhardt for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Gebhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adeoluwa is looking to slow Gebhardt down with leg kicks.
Gebhardt cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gebhardt enables Adeoluwa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gebhardt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gebhardt keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa prevents Gebhardt from getting back to his feet.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gebhardt can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Gebhardt keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gebhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gebhardt wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
Gebhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gebhardt lands a big right hand that sends Adeoluwa crashing to the mat! Gebhardt stays standing though and waves Adeoluwa back to his feet!
Adeoluwa is rocked!
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gebhardt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh Adeoluwa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adeoluwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Gebhardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gebhardt pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa tries to counter with a takedown but Gebhardt is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Adeoluwa blocks the low kick.
Donk. Adeoluwa catches Gebhardt right on the button with a cross.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Gebhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Adeoluwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa ducks right into an uppercut from Gebhardt.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Gebhardt sprawls well.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Adeoluwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gebhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adeoluwa somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gebhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gebhardt cracks a nice hook into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Gebhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gebhardt blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adeoluwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gebhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adeoluwa somewhat.
Gebhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Adeoluwa coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adeoluwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gebhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gebhardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gebhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
Gebhardt takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gebhardt.
That kick from Gebhardt tenderised Adeoluwa's leg. Adeoluwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Gebhardt lands.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
Adeoluwa lands an overhand right.
Adeoluwa lands with an overhand left.
Gebhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGebhardt.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Adeoluwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gebhardt lands a big head kick that sends Adeoluwa tumbling to the mat! Gebhardt takes a step backwards and waves Adeoluwa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adeoluwa is defended easily by Gebhardt.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Adeoluwa does it's job there.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Adeoluwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head.
Gebhardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gebhardt swivels and escapes.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Good shot there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a huge left! Adeoluwa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gebhardt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Adeoluwa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gebhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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