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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Geissen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geissen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geissen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geissen misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Kaepernick lands.
Kaepernick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geissen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geissen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Geissen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geissen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaepernick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geissen blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geissen misses with a hook.
Kaepernick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaepernick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geissen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Kaepernick with the counter takedown but Geissen avoids it easily.
Geissen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Geissen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses the shot to the body.
Kaepernick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaepernick.
Geissen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaepernick takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaepernick as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Geissen misses.
Kaepernick moves out of range of the leg kick from Geissen.
And Kaepernick tries to counter it with a takedown but Geissen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaepernick moves away from the strike by Geissen.
Geissen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick throws a big counter head kick but Geissen avoids it with no problem.
Kaepernick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geissen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaepernick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Geissen eats them both and turns towards Kaepernick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Kaepernick.
A big left from Geissen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick slips a jab from Geissen.
Geissen throws an overhand right that lands on Kaepernick's shoulder, as Kaepernick tries to avoid the shot.
Kaepernick lands a really nice looking cross but Geissen seems unphased.
A slow jab from Geissen misses its intended target.
Geissen throws a looping overhand right but Kaepernick ducks down to avoid it.
Kaepernick misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses with an uppercut
and Geissen counters with a nice body kick.
Kaepernick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geissen.
Geissen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Kaepernick throws a jab but it's blocked by Geissen.
Geissen scores with a nice strike.
Kaepernick misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Geissen.
Good shot there by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick jabs Geissen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Geissen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaepernick moves away.
Kaepernick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Geissen defends it well.
Geissen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick scores with a hook to the body. Geissen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Geissen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Geissen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaepernick in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Kaepernick. Beautiful body shot.
Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geissen.
Kaepernick thuds a left hand into Geissen's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a body shot but no joy.
Geissen is looking to counter punch.
Geissen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kaepernick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Geissen.
Geissen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Geissen loads up on a big right hand but Kaepernick slips the punch.
Kaepernick throws a series of punches but Geissen moves out of range.
Geissen cracks Kaepernick with a good jab.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Geissen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaepernick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geissen.
Kaepernick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geissen rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaepernick.
It looks like Shawn Geissen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geissen throws a chopping leg kick but Kaepernick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Kaepernick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geissen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Geissen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geissen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geissen's hands.
Kaepernick throws a head kick but Geissen moves out of range.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Geissen lands a really nice looking cross but Kaepernick seems unphased.
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Geissen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaepernick lands a nice shot to the body.
Geissen walks into a straight right hand from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geissen scores with a jab to the head.
Kaepernick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geissen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geissen throws the kick towards the body but Kaepernick avoids it.
Geissen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Geissen lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Geissen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Geissen misses.
Shawn Geissen is winning the standup battle so far.
Geissen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaepernick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Geissen defending well as Kaepernick loads up on a big left hand.
Geissen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaepernick defending well as Geissen loads up on a big left hand.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Geissen connects with a right hand. Kaepernick shakes it off.
Kaepernick scores with a body shot.
Kaepernick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Geissen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Geissen connects with a right hand. Kaepernick shakes it off.
Geissen takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Geissen.
Geissen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaepernick if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaepernick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaepernick is just out of range.
Kaepernick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geissen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen throws out a loose jab but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Geissen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kaepernick jabs at Geissen's body.
Kaepernick ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Kaepernick tests Geissen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaepernick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Kaepernick sizes up Geissen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geissen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaepernick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Geissen punishes Kaepernick's body with a nice straight punch.
Geissen throws a shot from downtown. Kaepernick moves away and avoids it.
Geissen swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Geissen just misses with a punch to the body.
Geissen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaepernick throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaepernick lands with a kick to the temple. Geissen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Geissen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaepernick avoids the head kick by Geissen.
Kaepernick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Geissen defends it well.
Geissen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Geissen ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
Geissen slips a jab from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a straight right.
A big right from Geissen misses.
Geissen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
Geissen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geissen scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Geissen misses its intended target.
Kaepernick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geissen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Geissen.
A little jabbing left from Kaepernick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaepernick moves out of range as Geissen strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaepernick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geissen blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick thuds his right hand into Geissen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaepernick digs a good hook to Geissen's body.
Geissen lunges at Kaepernick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaepernick's hand.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Kaepernick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaepernick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Geissen loads up on a big right hand but Kaepernick slips the punch.
Geissen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaepernick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaepernick slips a straight right by Geissen.
Kaepernick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Geissen looks to throw the jab but Kaepernick is out of range.
Kaepernick throws out a counter right but Geissen avoids it with no problem.
Geissen throws a lazy right hand but Kaepernick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Geissen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Kaepernick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Geissen has time to react.
Geissen misses the jab.
Geissen digs a good hook to Kaepernick's body.
Geissen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Geissen avoids the head kick by Kaepernick.
Geissen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Geissen lands an overhand right.
Geissen dips to his left and cracks Kaepernick with an uppercut!
Geissen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geissen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaepernick lands with an uppercut that bounces Geissen off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaepernick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Geissen. That's going to slow Kaepernick down.
Geissen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaepernick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Geissen defends it well.
Geissen connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Geissen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Kaepernick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaepernick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaepernick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Kaepernick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Kaepernick lands the left hand.
Kaepernick throws an overhand right that lands on Geissen's shoulder, as Geissen tries to avoid the shot.
Kaepernick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaepernick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Geissen blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
Geissen misses with a left hand
and Kaepernick counters with a straight right hand.
Geissen throws a leg kick but Kaepernick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaepernick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaepernick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Geissen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaepernick misses with a low kick.
Geissen lands a really nice looking cross but Kaepernick seems unphased.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Kaepernick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geissen throws the left hand but Kaepernick avoids the punch easily.
Kaepernick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses the shot to the body.
Geissen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaepernick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geissen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaepernick.
Geissen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Geissen throwing a counter right hand but Kaepernick manages to avoid it.
A jab from Geissen misses.
Geissen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaepernick slips a straight right by Geissen.
Kaepernick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Geissen lands.
Geissen swings widly with a right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaepernick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaepernick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaepernick moves out of range as Geissen strikes.
Kaepernick throws a solid leg kick but Geissen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaepernick.
A leg kick checked by Kaepernick.
Geissen throws a jab when Kaepernick was well out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses with the combination.
Geissen misses with a straight right.
A jab from Geissen misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen misses with a series of wild punches.
Geissen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Geissen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaepernick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geissen's hands.
Geissen swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Geissen misses.
Kaepernick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geissen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaepernick is able to avoid easily.
Geissen digs a good hook to Kaepernick's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen scores with a shot to the body.
Geissen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaepernick takes a swing at Geissen's ribcage but misses.
Kaepernick throws a series of punches but Geissen avoids them all with ease.
Geissen thuds a left hand into Kaepernick's body.
Geissen misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick walks into a left hand.
Geissen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaepernick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geissen. Geissen obviously looking to wear him down.
Geissen sizes up Kaepernick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaepernick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kaepernick misses.
Kaepernick slips a straight right by Geissen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geissen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen misses with a right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a series of strikes. Geissen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaepernick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geissen.
Kaepernick with a jab.
Shawn Geissen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geissen scores with a jab to the head.
Geissen lands the left hand.
Geissen lands with a cross.
Geissen looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geissen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaepernick on the side of the head.
Kaepernick with a jab.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Geissen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen misses with a straight right.
Kaepernick feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geissen misses with a low kick.
Geissen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Geissen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Geissen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Geissen!
Shawn Geissen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Colin Kaepernick had this to say: 'shit balls'.
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