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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Coumbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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174 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Coumbs!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga looks to land a left hand but Coumbs moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzaga. Coumbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregory Gonzaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coumbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Gonzaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coumbs manages to avoid it.
Coumbs swings for the body but Gonzaga moves out of range.
A big right from Gonzaga misses.
Coumbs slips under a jab from Gonzaga.
A shot to the liver by Gonzaga. Beautiful body shot.
Coumbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzaga moves away.
Coumbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzaga misses with a straight right.
Gonzaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Coumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga misses with a wild body shot.
Coumbs avoids the body shot from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga looks to land a left hand but Coumbs moved out of range nicely.
Coumbs staying out of range there.
Coumbs slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzaga misses the target.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot.
Gonzaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coumbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzaga misses with a looping right.
Gonzaga connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzaga throws an overhand right that lands on Coumbs's shoulder, as Coumbs tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzaga misses with a hook.
That's two 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.
Coumbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzaga throws a shot from downtown. Coumbs moves away and avoids it.
Coumbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Coumbs.
Gonzaga misses with a looping right.
Gonzaga misses with a wild body shot.
Coumbs tried to score with a low kick but Gonzaga checks it.
Coumbs throws a series of punches but Gonzaga avoids them all with ease.
Coumbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzaga.
Coumbs misses with a combination
and Gonzaga counters with a nice body shot.
Coumbs moves out of range as Gonzaga strikes.
Gonzaga looks to land a right hand but Coumbs moved out of range.
Gregory Gonzaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coumbs slips under a jab from Gonzaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coumbs staying out of range there.
Coumbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzaga.
Coumbs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coumbs moves into full mount! Gonzaga won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Coumbs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Coumbs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coumbs goes for an armbar but Gonzaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzaga.
Coumbs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coumbs is looking to control Gonzaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coumbs avoid being mounted?
Coumbs is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzaga sits in half guard.
Gonzaga is breathing heavily.
Coumbs is looking to control Gonzaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coumbs avoid being mounted?
Gonzaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coumbs defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gonzaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coumbs slips under a jab from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga misses with a straight right.
Coumbs thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gonzaga misses its intended target.
Coumbs moves away from the strike by Gonzaga.
Coumbs feints and as Gonzaga raises his hands in defense, Coumbs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coumbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzaga is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coumbs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coumbs, into his guard.
Coumbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coumbs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coumbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzaga has managed to get both his arms back between Coumbs's legs - danger averted.
Coumbs keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
Coumbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzaga stopping the sweep attempt from Coumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzaga wants to pass the guard but Coumbs is keeping the position.
Coumbs is controlling Gonzaga's posture.
Gonzaga preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzaga misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga looks to throw the jab but Coumbs is out of range.
Coumbs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzaga rather than just go for the knockout.
Coumbs slips under a jab from Gonzaga.
Coumbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzaga.
Gonzaga throws a lazy right hand but Coumbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzaga checks the leg kick.
Coumbs ducks under a wild hook from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga scores with a hook to the body. Coumbs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzaga tries to land a leg kick but Coumbs saw it coming and moves away.
Coumbs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzaga avoids the body shot from Coumbs.
A big left from Gonzaga misses.
Coumbs defending well as Gonzaga loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga misses with a looping right.
Gonzaga loads up on a big right hand but Coumbs slips the punch.
Coumbs throws a series of punches but Gonzaga avoids them all with ease.
Coumbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
Coumbs throws a looping overhand right but Gonzaga ducks down to avoid it.
Coumbs moves out of range as Gonzaga strikes.
Coumbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coumbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Gonzaga misses.
Gonzaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coumbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gonzaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzaga misses with a hook. Coumbs ducked under it nicely.
Coumbs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coumbs can't break the clinch.
Gonzaga tries to circle away but Coumbs has him pinned against the cage.
Coumbs tries to break free but Gonzaga pushes him back against the cage.
Coumbs can't break the clinch.
Gonzaga is pressed up against the cage. Coumbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzaga down to the mat. Gonzaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coumbs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzaga sprawls well initially but Coumbs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coumbs is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gonzaga to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gonzaga is trying to control the position but Coumbs postures up.
Coumbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coumbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coumbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzaga is keeping the position for now.
Gonzaga trying to control the position.
Coumbs looking to pass the guard.
Coumbs postures up in Gonzaga's guard and throws a big left but Gonzaga blocks it.
Gonzaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coumbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coumbs pushes down on Gonzaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coumbs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzaga defends it well.
Gonzaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Coumbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Coumbs sits in half guard.
Coumbs is pressing down on Gonzaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzaga is holding on for now.
Gonzaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Coumbs.
Coumbs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four 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.
Coumbs is looking to pass Gonzaga's guard but actually Gonzaga recovers to full guard.
Gonzaga looking for a guillotine here but Coumbs defends easily.
Gregory Gonzaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coumbs trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffrey Coumbs.
I think Gonzaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Gonzaga!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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