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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Kilgoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas has chosen Ironman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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176 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Kilgoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Christmas breaks from the clinch.
Christmas clinches.
Christmas has Kilgoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilgoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Christmas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kilgoe's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christmas throws an elbow but misses.
Christmas missing with knees to the body.
Christmas is trying to drag Kilgoe to the mat but Kilgoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christmas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilgoe avoids it.
Christmas looking to throw knees to the head but Kilgoe is blocking nicely.
Kilgoe is trying to break free.
Come on Kilgoe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Christmas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christmas tries to clinch up
letting Kilgoe counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christmas counters by moving into the clinch.
Kilgoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgoe prevents the takedown attempt.
Aiden Kilgoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Christmas.
Kilgoe avoiding damage as Christmas throws knees to the body.
Kilgoe tries to circle away but Christmas has him pinned against the cage.
Christmas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilgoe can't break the clinch.
Kilgoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christmas.
Kilgoe tries to break the clinch but Christmas is controlling the position.
Christmas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgoe avoiding damage as Christmas throws knees to the body.
Christmas misses with a knee strike.
Christmas misses with an elbow strike.
That's two 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.
Christmas is working for takedown but Kilgoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kilgoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilgoe managing to block the knees to the body from Christmas.
Kilgoe lands with a left to the head.
Kilgoe blocks the elbow strike.
Kilgoe blocks an uppercut.
Kilgoe is trying to push Christmas away but Christmas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christmas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kilgoe's efforts to push away.
Christmas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christmas looking to throw knees to the head but Kilgoe is blocking nicely.
Christmas breaks from the clinch.
Kilgoe misses with a hook
and Christmas counters with a shoot takedown. Kilgoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Kilgoe is working an open guard so Christmas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas tries to clinch there but Kilgoe circles away.
Aiden Kilgoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kilgoe. No joy for Christmas on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christmas is defended easily by Kilgoe.
Kilgoe ducks under a wild hook from Christmas.
Kilgoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christmas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Christmas.
Christmas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilgoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christmas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilgoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christmas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilgoe keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Kilgoe keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Christmas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christmas wants to clinch but Kilgoe slips to the side
and Kilgoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Kilgoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christmas darts in and clinches Kilgoe up against the cage.
Christmas looking for a takedown.
Christmas missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christmas throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christmas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christmas moves to clinch but Kilgoe breaks away
and Kilgoe counters with a straight right hand.
Aiden Kilgoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christmas moves in looking to clinch but Kilgoe pushes him off.
Christmas closes the distance but Kilgoe moves to the side
and Kilgoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christmas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgoe but Kilgoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Kilgoe finds it's target.
Kilgoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilgoe connects with a right hand. Christmas shakes it off.
Christmas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kilgoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgoe misses with an uppercut
and Christmas counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgoe can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Christmas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christmas blocks a head kick by Kilgoe.
Christmas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilgoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christmas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christmas clinches with his opponent.
Christmas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilgoe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas dives in and grabs Kilgoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgoe pushes down on Christmas's head and hops out.
Aiden Kilgoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Christmas.
Kilgoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgoe takes a swing at Christmas's ribcage but misses.
Christmas darts in trying to clinch
and Kilgoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgoe looks to land a left hand but Christmas moved out of range nicely.
Kilgoe misses with a hook
and Christmas counters by moving into the clinch.
Christmas wants a takedown.
Christmas has Kilgoe pressed against the cage.
Kilgoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christmas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilgoe avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christmas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilgoe.
Christmas tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilgoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kilgoe tries to break free but Christmas pushes him back against the cage.
Kilgoe lands a nice uppercut.
Christmas effectively controlling the action here.
Christmas pushes Kilgoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kilgoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christmas tries for a takedown but Kilgoe manages to get underhooks.
Kilgoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christmas working aggressively here.
Christmas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilgoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilgoe avoids it.
Christmas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christmas dives in and grabs Kilgoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgoe pushes down on Christmas's head and hops out.
Christmas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgoe misses with a body punch
and Christmas counters with a shoot takedown. Kilgoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Kilgoe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Christmas is now in half guard.
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilgoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas stalling.
Christmas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kilgoe missing with a left hand there. Christmas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgoe misses with a jab to the body
and Christmas counters with a shoot takedown. Kilgoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Christmas prevents Kilgoe from getting back to his feet.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgoe wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Christmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgoe has wrist control.
Kilgoe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilgoe tries to get out of the position.
Kilgoe keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Kilgoe seems keen to control Christmas's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kilgoe misses with a hook
and Christmas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgoe misses with a hook
and Christmas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Christmas.
Christmas pushes down on Kilgoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Kilgoe is defending well.
Aiden Kilgoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe gets full guard.
Christmas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christmas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilgoe, up you get!
Kilgoe misses with a right hand
and Christmas counters with a single leg into guard. Kilgoe didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christmas prevents Kilgoe from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas trying to control but Kilgoe is working from the bottom.
Christmas looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christmas 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 four 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vincent Christmas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kilgoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christmas counters with a shoot takedown. Kilgoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Christmas thows a big elbow that misses.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent Christmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilgoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Christmas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilgoe trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas trying to control the action but Kilgoe is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Christmas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christmas 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Christmas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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