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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 1115 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 129 p4p, 152 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Gavin blocks the low kick.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Blackburn thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Blackburn misses with the body kick
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Blackburn's body. Blackburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackburn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Blackburn.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blackburn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blackburn.
Jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn motions for Gavin to come forward. Blackburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Gavin.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Gavin pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin digs a right hand into Blackburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackburn's gas tank.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gavin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Blackburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blackburn's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Blackburn's leg. Blackburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gavin tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Blackburn.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blackburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Blackburn
and Gavin counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Blackburn blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn shoots in and gets a takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin is continuing to stall.
Blackburn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gavin, up you get!
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Gavin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gavin sprawls and moves away.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Blackburn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Gavin jabs at Blackburn's body.
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a two punch combo.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gavin effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blackburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Gavin moves away
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Nice cross by Gavin.
Blackburn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackburn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blackburn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin 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.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gavin sprawls and moves away.
Gavin works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Gavin drops Blackburn with a right and a left! Gavin comes rushing in but Blackburn regains his composure and manages to keep Gavin in guard.
Gavin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The adventures of Gavin the control monster continue. Boring.
Blackburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blackburn is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Gavin takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin is looking for the big counter here.
Blackburn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavin as he jumps to the side.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Blackburn's leg. Blackburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Blackburn throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn has his takedown stuffed
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Gavin.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Blackburn throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin 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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hype
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pop
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