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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 1082 p4p, 151 weight class) and James Keziah Delaney (ranked 1860 p4p, 242 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Annihilator - King of the Kill. Luc Gagnon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Keziah Delaney's chin.
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Keziah Delaney!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon gets a clinch.
Gagnon lands an uppercut.
Gagnon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Delaney blocks it.
Delaney tries to circle away but Gagnon has him pinned against the cage.
Gagnon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delaney walks away with a smile on his face. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Delaney misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon gets a double leg takedown into Delaney's guard.
Gagnon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gagnon prevents Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Delaney keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom.
Delaney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gagnon is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delaney blocks a jab.
Delaney stuns Gagnon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagnon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delaney swivels and escapes.
Delaney lands a nice looking body shot.
Delaney throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Delaney ducks down to avoid it.
Delaney ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delaney! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Delaney.
Gagnon clinches.
Gagnon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
Gagnon rushes Delaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delaney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage.
Delaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Delaney avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delaney moves away.
Delaney looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Delaney misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Delaney coming out on top.
Gagnon throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delaney under the eye.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaney throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Delaney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Delaney circles away.
A jab from Delaney misses.
Gagnon lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Delaney's head but Delaney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon has managed to clinch.
Delaney prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney stopping the sweep attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon is trying to keep Delaney in close.
Delaney wanted to stand there but Gagnon had control of the position.
Gagnon wants to control the position but Delaney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Delaney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gagnon controls his leg.
Delaney is thwarting Gagnon's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that 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.
Delaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown into Delaney's guard.
Delaney pushes Gagnon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gagnon is looking to clinch.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Gagnon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gagnon.
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
James Keziah Delaney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaney staying out of range there.
Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delaney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Delaney catches Gagnon right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delaney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gagnon darts in and clinches Delaney up against the cage.
Gagnon tries for a takedown but Delaney manages to get underhooks.
Delaney tries to break free but Gagnon pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gagnon.
Delaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnon has double underhooks.
Gagnon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delaney up against the cage.
Gagnon pushes Delaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnon has double underhooks.
Gagnon keeps control of Delaney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon gets through Delaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon keeps control of Delaney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Gagnon gets control of Delaney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gagnon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delaney wanted to stand there but Gagnon had control of the position.
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delaney is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
Delaney is looking to stand up but Gagnon won't let him.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but instead Delaney has moved into half guard.
Gagnon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaney's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon looking to break Delaney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Delaney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gagnon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Delaney trying to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in full control for now.
Delaney showing good submission defense here.
Delaney looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gagnon.
Gagnon looking for the choke from the back.
Will Gagnon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gagnon wants to control but Delaney manages to buck him off and is now in Gagnon's guard! Nice work there by Delaney!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon has a closed guard, preventing Delaney from standing up.
Gagnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delaney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delaney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to control the position but Delaney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gagnon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaney's back!
Gagnon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Delaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaney lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Delaney misses the target.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Delaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaney misses with a straight right.
Delaney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gagnon.
Delaney punishes Gagnon's body with a nice straight punch.
Delaney thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Delaney ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Delaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gagnon slowing the pace effectively.
Gagnon is struggling to control the position.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike.
Gagnon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delaney's efforts to push away.
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delaney wants to break free but Gagnon has control.
Delaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delaney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gagnon under the eye.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
James Keziah Delaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaney.
Delaney misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delaney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delaney throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon tries to clinch up but Delaney circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon takes a swing at Delaney's ribcage but misses.
Delaney misses with an uppercut.
Delaney misses with a looping left.
Delaney looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Delaney slips the punch.
Gagnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaney.
Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Delaney pushes him off.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gagnon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Delaney is just out of range.
A cross from Delaney lands.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delaney's elbow.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
Gagnon has Delaney pressed against the cage, preventing Delaney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagnon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delaney uses from the top position.
Gagnon looking for a guillotine here but Delaney defends easily.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Delaney postures up.
Gagnon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaney is one step ahead there.
Delaney wants to stand but Gagnon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon controls Delaney momentarily but Delaney frees himself.
Delaney is sitting in close to Gagnon's body. Gagnon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Delaney is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Delaney is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gagnon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
Luc Gagnon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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