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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gopnik Skwat (ranked 729 p4p, 828 weight class) and Tolgot Tochukwu (ranked 74 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gopnik Skwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tolgot Tochukwu!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tochukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skwat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skwat scores with a nice body kick.
Skwat is looking to clinch.
Tochukwu missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Skwat misses.
Tochukwu throws out a counter right but Skwat avoids it with no problem.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch successfully.
Tochukwu jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Tochukwu around his waist. Tochukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tochukwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skwat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tochukwu backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tochukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skwat.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Skwat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tochukwu after a bit of a struggle.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tochukwu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skwat postures up.
Our spies down at at Zombie MMA inform us that Tochukwu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tochukwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skwat is aware though and is defending well.
Tochukwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tochukwu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu looking for a guillotine here but Skwat defends easily.
Skwat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tochukwu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwat defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tochukwu, not yet.
Tochukwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skwat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tochukwu looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skwat.
Skwat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tochukwu has closed the distance and engaged Skwat in a clinch.
Tochukwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Tochukwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tochukwu misses with some punches.
Tochukwu pulls guard effortlessly.
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tochukwu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skwat has passed into side control.
Tochukwu tries to buck Skwat off but Skwat is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gopnik Skwat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Skwat throws a low kick but Tochukwu moves out of range easily.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tochukwu.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tochukwu avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Tochukwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Skwat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tochukwu's head.
Skwat misses with a double jab.
Tochukwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat throws a chopping leg kick but Tochukwu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skwat's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skwat has time to react.
Tochukwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skwat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skwat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tochukwu backwards.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu lands with a light punch inside.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Skwat breaks from the clinch.
Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skwat throws a jab when Tochukwu was well out of range.
Tochukwu scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tochukwu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tochukwu looks to land a right hand but Skwat moved out of range.
Skwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skwat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tochukwu avoids it.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skwat misses with an uppercut. Tochukwu saw that one coming.
Skwat sets himself, and Tochukwu steps forward looking for the clinch! Skwat avoids it this time.
Tochukwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tochukwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skwat lands a shoulder strike.
Skwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tochukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwat works Tochukwu's body with a nice hook.
Gopnik Skwat is winning the standup battle so far.
Skwat tried to score with a low kick but Tochukwu checks it.
Skwat fails to land with a series of punches.
Tochukwu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tochukwu cracks a nice hook into Skwat's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a lazy right hand but Skwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tochukwu slips a jab from Skwat.
Tochukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skwat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skwat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skwat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tochukwu counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Skwat misses with a straight right.
Skwat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Tolgot Tochukwu has been cut.
Skwat moves away from the strike by Tochukwu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tochukwu is looking to clinch but Skwat is avoiding it.
Tochukwu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tochukwu takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Tochukwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tochukwu darts in and clinches Skwat up against the cage.
Skwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tochukwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skwats head.
Skwat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skwat tries a body shot but Tochukwu blocks it.
Tolgot Tochukwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Skwat scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tolgot Tochukwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tochukwu.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tochukwu is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Tochukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skwat misses with a body kick.
Tochukwu clinches up against the cage.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Skwat won't allow it.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Tochukwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skwat jumps into guard, dragging Tochukwu to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwat being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tochukwu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu advances to half guard.
Tochukwu is controlling the pace.
Skwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Tochukwu seems content to control.
Skwat is looking to control Tochukwu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skwat avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
enabling Tochukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tochukwu misses.
Skwat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with a looping right.
Skwat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tochukwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
Tochukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tochukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skwat.
A swing and a miss from Tochukwu.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skwat.
Tochukwu is looking to clinch but Skwat is avoiding it.
Skwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tochukwu checks a leg kick.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tochukwu dodges the punch combination from Skwat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwat throws a head kick that Tochukwu semi-blocks.
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Tochukwu.
Skwat is trying to pull guard but Tochukwu has him pressed against the cage.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat scores with a shot to the side of Tochukwu's head.
Tochukwu scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat struggles to land a body shot inside as Tochukwu controls his hands.
Tochukwu jumps into guard, dragging Skwat to the mat.
Tochukwu is looking for a triangle but Skwat pushes his legs off easily.
Tochukwu working a defensive guard here.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tochukwu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gopnik Skwat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skwat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat!
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