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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Mcgarry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Mcgarry being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez won't allow Mcgarry to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Mcgarry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Devon Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Mcgarry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgarry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgarry fights it but they end up in guard.
Devon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Mcgarry.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Devon Gonzalez just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgarry.
Mcgarry shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mcgarry's guard now.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcgarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Mcgarry keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Mcgarry blocks nicely.
Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcgarry!
Gonzalez landing punches.
Mcgarry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcgarry has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gonzalez controlling the pace for now.
Gonzalez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgarry is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzalez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzalez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcgarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gonzalez with a couple of short strikes.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Devon Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez prevents Mcgarry from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mcgarry can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Mcgarry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez looking to control but Mcgarry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzalez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgarry to take his back!
Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez tries to get the hooks in deep but Mcgarry pushed the leg off.
Gonzalez is hanging on to Mcgarry's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez wants to control but Mcgarry is keeping busy.
Gonzalez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gonzalez has got his arm under Mcgarry's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mcgarry has spun round into Gonzalez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mcgarry has gone for a leg lock! Gonzalez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgarry's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgarry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgarry gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgarry fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgarry fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzalez postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgarry's brow.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzalez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonzalez trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Mcgarry tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgarry can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcgarry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez won't allow Mcgarry to sweep him here.
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgarry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgarry.
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgarry defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez 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.
Micky Mcgarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgarry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcgarry has Gonzalez in his guard.
Mcgarry has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Mcgarry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Mcgarry shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Devon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Mcgarry.
Mcgarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Gonzalez!
Devon Gonzalez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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