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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeff Gower has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeff Gower seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone walks into a stiff left hand from Gower.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.
Gower takes the fight into the clinch.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower misses with some punches.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone is pushing Gower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Knees in the clinch landing for NKone.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone misses with a body punch.
Gower lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
NKone is trying to stall.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gower as the two fighters clinch.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
NKone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to land a knee to the head but Gower blocks with his arms.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone digs a right hand into Gower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gower's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone has Gower pressed against the cage.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
NKone swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NKone leaning against his opponent.
NKone slowing the pace effectively.
Gower presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
NKone is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone misses with the head strike.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone stalling the fight.
Gower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone works on Gower's body with a couple of short punches.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower swings away with a body shot that misses
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone slips a straight right by Gower.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gower.
Gower scores with a crisp jab that stopped NKone in his tracks.
NKone circles away from the clinch attempt.
NKone feints the counter takedown.
Gower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gower misses with a body shot
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Gower is out of range.
Gower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
NKone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gower.
NKone moves into range and clinches up with Gower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
Gower lands a left hand.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
NKone misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gower digs a right hand into NKone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on NKone's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NKone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
NKone tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone is trying to stall.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone tries to land knees in the clinch but Gower avoids the damage to the body.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NKone taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gower seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
Gower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower blocking some punches.
NKone blocking some punches.
Gower looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
NKone tries a knee to the head but Gower blocks it.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from NKone.
Gower being controlled against the cage.
NKone has had enough of the clinch but Gower keeps him there for the moment.
NKone tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone scores with a hook to the body.
NKone blocking some punches.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gower swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Gower throws a lazy uppercut
and NKone counters with a straight right hand.
NKone takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
Gower throws a low kick but NKone moves out of range easily.
Gower misses with a shot to the body
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NKone misses the body punch
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Gower moves out of range as NKone throws a body kick.
Gower wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gower uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
NKone slips under a jab from Gower.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.
Gower clinches.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower misses with the head strike.
NKone lands with a light punch inside.
Come on NKone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
A bit of stalling here from NKone.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of NKones head.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
NKone with a knee to the head.
Gower is working NKone over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone stalling the fight.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on NKone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from NKone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone stalls.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ole NKone.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
NKone tries to move into range but Gower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gower misses the shot to the body.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gower as he avoids it easily.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gower scores with a hook to the body. NKone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gower 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Gower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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