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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Migga Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Migga Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Cottingham!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cottingham slips a jab from Gonzales.
Cottingham has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales is struggling to control the position.
Cottingham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cottingham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cottingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Cottingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cottingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cottingham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cottingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottingham, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Cottingham looks gassed!
Gonzales wants to stand but Cottingham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cottingham, up you get!
Gonzales tries to clinch
and Cottingham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cottingham stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but Cottingham is having none of it.
Cottingham throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzales controlling Cottingham's posture.
Cottingham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cottingham drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Cottingham off! Cottingham jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Cottingham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzales throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cottingham keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Cottingham sprawls well.
Gonzales closes the distance and pushes Cottingham back into the cage.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottingham's face.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzales.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales just leaning against Cottingham, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Cottingham controls the action.
Cottingham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Cottingham 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.
Gonzales darts in and clinches Cottingham up against the cage.
Gonzales has Cottingham pushed against the cage.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales landing knees to the body.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottingham's face.
Gonzales leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cottingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzales.
Cottingham is breathing heavily.
Cottingham jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Cottingham around his waist. Cottingham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cottingham up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cottingham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Gonzales to work.
Gonzales throws an elbow that misses.
Cottingham takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzales scores with a knee to the head.
Cottingham blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
Gonzales connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzales stalling the fight.
Cottingham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gonzales lands an elbow just above Cottingham 's eye.
Gonzales effectively controlling the action here.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Cottingham controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
Gonzales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cottingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales keeps control of Cottingham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzales.
Gonzales working Cottingham over with knees to the body.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottingham's face.
Cottingham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzales walks away with a smile on his face. Cottingham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Migga Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Cottingham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Cottingham circles away.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales stalling in the clinch.
Gonzales lands a good knee to the midsection. Cottingham won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzales stalling against the cage.
Cottingham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cottingham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Migga Gonzales dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzales looks to clinch
and Cottingham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzales's guard now.
Cottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cottingham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonzales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonzales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonzales!
Gonzales wants to stand but Cottingham has his arm trapped.
Cottingham misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cottingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to stand but Cottingham is controlling his arm.
Cottingham tries to bench press Gonzales off him but Gonzales keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzales looks to clinch
and Cottingham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales kicks Cottingham off and gets to his feet.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales forces Cottingham back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cottingham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales pushes off an throws an elbow but Cottingham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzales controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Cottingham drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a good knee to the midsection. Cottingham won't want to take too many of those.
Cottingham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Migga Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Cottingham.
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cottingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottingham's face.
Gonzales landing knees to the head.
Gonzales is struggling to control the position.
Gonzales landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzales.
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.
Gonzales with a knee to the head.
Cottingham jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Cottingham around his waist. Cottingham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cottingham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Cottingham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cottingham tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Cottingham drops back down to his feet.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Cottingham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Gonzales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cottingham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Cottingham.
I think Cottingham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duke Cottingham!
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energy
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RATING
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