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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Telushikin (ranked 3914 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Jocko Goggins (ranked 501 p4p, 423 weight class). Jocko Goggins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 cm 33 179 7 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm 35 176 18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jocko Goggins! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Telushikin. Goggins connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off. Goggins tries to bum rush Telushikin with a series of wild strikes but Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time. Telushikin shoots in but Goggins avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Telushikin does no damage. Goggins misses with a straight right. Goggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Telushikin, before circling back to the center of the mat. Telushikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Telushikin scores with a takedown into Goggins's guard. Telushikin controlling from the top position. Goggins wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Telushikin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Telushikin wants to control from the top but Goggins keeps moving. Telushikin stops Goggins from standing up. Goggins wriggles free and stands up. Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Goggins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jocko Goggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Telushikin looks for a takedown but Goggins sprawls well. Telushikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Telushikin somewhat. A little jabbing left from Goggins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Telushikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goggins but Goggins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up with Goggins, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes Goggins against the cage but Goggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Goggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goggins wants it to stay on the feet. A big right from Goggins misses. Goggins lands a jab to the head.
Goggins gets caught napping as Telushikin dives in and scores a takedown. Goggins manages to retain guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goggins wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him. Telushikin looking to pass the guard. Goggins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Goggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Telushikin feints and as Goggins raises his hands in defense, Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Goggins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Telushikin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Goggins lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Goggins throws an elbow but misses. Telushikin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Goggins uses good head movement to avoid it. Telushikin tries a body shot but Goggins blocks it.
Telushikin goes for a takedown attempt but Goggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goggins lunges at Telushikin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Telushikin's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Telushikin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Goggins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Telushikin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time. A punch combination from Telushikin misses. Goggins lands a jab.
Telushikin is rocked! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Goggins engages and cracks Telushikin with a massive lead left hook - Telushikin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Goggins is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jocko Goggins! A relieved looking Jocko Goggins 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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