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Event:
Young Lions: Richard v Ramos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
DeMarco closes the distance but Gagnon moves to the side
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMarco wants to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeMarco closes the distance but Gagnon moves to the side #KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a beautiful hook that drops DeMarco to the mat! Will DeMarco be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Gagnon to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and DeMarco is up. He looks OK to continue.
DeMarco staying out of range there.
Joe DeMarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops DeMarco onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
DeMarco gets a clinch.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gagnon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
DeMarco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMarco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Gagnon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeMarco wants to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gagnon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DeMarco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeMarco with a body shot.
DeMarco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
DeMarco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Gagnon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeMarco looks to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMarco looks to land a combination. Gagnon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from DeMarco.
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon flicks out a counter leg kick but DeMarco steps away.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Gagnon pushes him off.
Gagnon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagnon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeMarco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeMarco there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
DeMarco wants to clinch
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Gagnon will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
DeMarco connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Gagnon onto his butt! Gagnon bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeMarco manages to avoid it.
DeMarco throws a nice looking combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeMarco darts in trying to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
DeMarco cracks Gagnon with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gagnon is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gagnon is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Gagnon could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe DeMarco!
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Event:
Young Lions: Jaak v Doss
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jaak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaak looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Jaak cracks Gagnon with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gagnon is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gagnon is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gagnon looks winded!
Jaak lands with a nice body punch.
Jaak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gagnon leaves his chin hanging out and Jaak seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gagnon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raivo Jaak!
A relieved looking Raivo Jaak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gagnon has knocked Banner down with a huge combo! Gagnon steps away and waves a wobbly Banner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Banner has been cut.
Banner misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a nice right hand that sends Banner toppling to the canvas! Banner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gagnon finish him?!#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
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!
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#
It looks like Jean Gagnon has been cut.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gagnon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gagnon connects with a leg kick. Banner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tony Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banner! Gagnon lets Banner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Gagnon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner scores with the left hand. Gagnon knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a head kick that misses
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gagnon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gagnon looks to clinch but Banner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gagnon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Banner!
Tony Banner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 264: Interstellar
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagnon.
Jesus Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gagnon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gagnon.
Gagnon feints the counter takedown.
Gagnon blocks a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gonzalez! Gagnon lets Gonzalez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Gonzalez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gagnon.#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gagnon keeps Gonzalez at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gagnon connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gonzalez covering up! Gagnon comes in with a big uppercut and Gonzalez goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Gagnon!
Jean 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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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagnon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Laraque counters with a crisp one two that drops Gagnon! Laraque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gagnon to his feet! Gagnon is in big trouble!
Laraque goes for a small jab and connects. Now Laraque goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gagnon stumbles back but Laraque runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gagnon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gagnon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
OFC 249: Wyatt vs Trail
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Barrel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Gagnon.
Barrel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gagnon's head.
Donk. Gagnon catches Barrel right on the button with a cross.
Barrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagnon throws out a counter right but Barrel avoids it with no problem.
Barrel takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Barrel misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barrel checks a leg kick.
Barrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Barrel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Barrel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gagnon clean off his feet! He's out cold! Barrel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cracker Barrel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cracker Barrel made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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