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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Spurghoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yur Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Need a Doctor Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eagle Spurghoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yur Gay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spurghoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Spurghoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay.
Spurghoff throws a series of punches but Gay avoids them all with ease.
Yur Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay throws a lazy head kick
and Spurghoff counters with a left and a right that stings Gay.
Gay has closed the distance and engaged Spurghoff in a clinch.
Gay tries to break free but Spurghoff pushes him back against the cage.
Gay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spurghoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gay is trying to break the clinch but Spurghoff is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spurghoff.
Spurghoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spurghoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gay pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gay.
Gay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yur Gay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay darts in and clinches Spurghoff up against the cage.
Gay stalling in the clinch but Spurghoff improves position.
Spurghoff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gay wants to break free but Spurghoff has control.
Gay slowing the pace effectively.
Spurghoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spurghoff has him pressed against the cage.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch.
Spurghoff tries for a takedown but Gay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eagle Spurghoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay tries to bum rush Spurghoff with a series of wild strikes but Spurghoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gay misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! Spurghoff slams his shin into Gay's torso.
Gay clinches up with Spurghoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spurghoff!
A head kick misses from Spurghoff.
Gay moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spurghoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Spurghoff moves out of range easily.
Gay forces Spurghoff back against the cage and clinches.
Gay is looking to break free of the clinch but Spurghoff has double underhooks.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gay lands a high kick!
Gay clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spurghoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spurghoff is defended easily by Gay.
Gay throws a shot from downtown. Spurghoff moves away and avoids it.
Spurghoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gay swivels and escapes.
Gay misses with a combination
and Spurghoff counters with a straight right hand.
Gay misses with a series of wild punches.
Spurghoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spurghoff.
Gay throws a right hand that Spurghoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Spurghoff also avoids with ease.
Gay tries to bum rush Spurghoff with a series of wild strikes but Spurghoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Gay finds it's way through Spurghoff's defenses.
Gay avoids the head kick by Spurghoff.
Gay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gay tries to break free but Spurghoff pushes him back against the cage.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gay throws a head kick that misses.
Spurghoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spurghoff is breathing heavily.
Spurghoff misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Gay.
Gay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spurghoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Spurghoff does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yur Gay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spurghoff darts in and clinches Gay up against the cage.
Spurghoff has Gay pressed against the cage, preventing Gay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spurghoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spurghoff has Gay up against the cage in a clinch.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spurghoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gay.
Eagle Spurghoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spurghoff misses with a takedown attempt - Gay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Spurghoff dives in and grabs Gay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gay pushes down on Spurghoff's head and hops out.
Spurghoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spurghoff throws a one two combo.
Gay looks to land a combination but Spurghoff avoids it well.
Gay throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay drives through and clinches with Spurghoff against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay has had enough of the clinch but Spurghoff keeps him there for the moment.
Gay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spurghoff has him pressed against the cage.
Spurghoff tries to land a knee to the head but Gay blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spurghoff.
Spurghoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spurghoff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gay eats them both and turns towards Spurghoff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yur Gay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spurghoff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spurghoff duly obliges.
Gay throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Gay.
Spurghoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Gay as Spurghoff shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eagle Spurghoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gay drives through and clinches with Spurghoff against the cage.
Spurghoff jumps guard but Gay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spurghoff lands a shoulder strike.
Yur Gay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gay has picked Spurghoff up - he's going for a ride! Gay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay is looking to take a break and control but Spurghoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gay wants to control but Spurghoff is keeping him busy.
Spurghoff trying to control but Gay postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yur Gay.
Spurghoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spurghoff slips a jab and a cross from Gay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff avoids the head kick by Gay.
Gay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spurghoff.
Spurghoff tries to clinch up but Gay circles away and keeps his distance.
Gay misses with a wild combination.
Spurghoff blocks a head kick by Gay.
Gay throws a series of punches but Spurghoff avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Gay does no damage.
Spurghoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Spurghoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spurghoff misses with a double jab.
Gay throws a right hand that Spurghoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Spurghoff also avoids with ease.
Gay clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff gets underhooks to prevent Gay's takedown attempt.
Spurghoff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spurghoff lands a left hand.
Spurghoff tries for a takedown but Gay manages to get underhooks.
Gay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spurghoff.
Spurghoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay misses with a wild combination.
Gay feints a jab promting Spurghoff to slip. Gay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spurghoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yur Gay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gay slips a jab and a cross from Spurghoff.
Gay throws a right and a left that Spurghoff avoids nicely.
Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Spurghoff.
Spurghoff manages to break the clinch.
Gay moves into the clinch.
Gay gets underhooks to prevent Spurghoff's takedown attempt.
Gay breaks the clinch.
Gay closes the distance and clinches.
Gay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spurghoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spurghoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spurghoff slips a jab and a cross from Gay.
Spurghoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from Spurghoff.
Some wild striking there from Spurghoff.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spurghoff misses with a wild combination.
Gay misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Gay misses.
Gay has closed the distance and engaged Spurghoff in a clinch.
Spurghoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gay smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Gay tries a head kick but it misses.
Spurghoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spurghoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay drops his hands momentarily and Spurghoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gay swats away the attempt to clinch by Spurghoff.
Spurghoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gay as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eagle Spurghoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay throws a head kick that misses.
Spurghoff is looking to clinch but Gay is avoiding it.
Spurghoff moves in looking to clinch but Gay pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Gay.
Spurghoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay avoids the head kick by Spurghoff.
Gay lands a nice shot that snaps Spurghoff's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Gay - just one landing.
Spurghoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spurghoff somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff throws a body kick that misses.
Gay misses with a two punch combination.
Spurghoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Gay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spurghoff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spurghoff gets tackled into the cage by Gay. Gay maintains the clinch.
Spurghoff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gay lands with a right to the head.
Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spurghoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spurghoff looks to land a combination but Gay avoids it well.
Gay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws a right and a left that Spurghoff avoids nicely.
Spurghoff tries to bum rush Gay with a series of wild strikes but Gay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gay swinging wildly here.
Gay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spurghoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gay scores with a three punch combo!
Spurghoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gay in his tracks.
Spurghoff throws a nice looking combination but Gay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Gay.
Gay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Spurghoff tries to bum rush Gay with a series of wild strikes but Gay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spurghoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spurghoff misses with a takedown attempt - Gay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yur Gay really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spurghoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gay defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spurghoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spurghoff cracks Gay with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Spurghoff misses with a two punch combination.
Gay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spurghoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gay misses with a head kick.
Gay throws an overhand right that lands on Spurghoff's shoulder, as Spurghoff tries to avoid the shot.
Spurghoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gay throws a head kick but Spurghoff moves out of range.
Gay drives through and clinches with Spurghoff against the cage.
Spurghoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay slips a jab and a cross from Spurghoff.
A punch combination from Gay misses.
Gay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spurghoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spurghoff, as that shot connected.
Spurghoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spurghoff is looking to clinch.
Gay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gay misses with a two punch combination.
Gay throws a head kick that misses
and Spurghoff counters with a three punch combo that has Gay backing up. Gay nods at Spurghoff to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gay.
Spurghoff gets a double leg takedown into Gay's guard.
Spurghoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay is retaining full guard.
Spurghoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spurghoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spurghoff trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.
Spurghoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gay looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay, not yet.
Spurghoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gay's head.
Gay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spurghoff passes into side control.
Spurghoff scoring with punches and elbows.
Spurghoff lands an elbow.
Spurghoff trying to control the action but Gay is working from the bottom.
Spurghoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gay is looking to regain half guard here but Spurghoff keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Spurghoff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spurghoff is looking to take a break and control but Gay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Spurghoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spurghoff wants to control but Gay is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spurghoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagle Spurghoff had his way with Yur Gay in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gay throws a head kick that misses
and Spurghoff counters with a left and a right that stings Gay.
Gay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gay avoids the head kick by Spurghoff.
Gay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Gay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spurghoff scores with a jab to the body.
Gay misses with a head kick.
Spurghoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gay lands a two punch combo.
Gay scores with a head kick. Spurghoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spurghoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gay but Gay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spurghoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Spurghoff moves out of range easily.
Gay misses with a combination
and Spurghoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spurghoff manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gay.
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Spurghoff moves out of range easily.
Gay throws a head kick that misses.
Gay moves into the clinch.
Gay goes for a takedown attempt but Spurghoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spurghoff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spurghoff feints a jab promting Gay to slip. Spurghoff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Gay misses with a wild combination.
Spurghoff thumps Gay with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Spurghoff.
Spurghoff ducks under a wild hook from Gay.
Gay misses with a few strikes there.
Spurghoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay.
Spurghoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gay throws a right and a left that Spurghoff avoids nicely.
Gay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spurghoff slips a jab and a cross from Gay.
Spurghoff throws a series of punches but Gay avoids them all with ease.
Gay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurghoff closes the distance and clinches up with Gay, looking for a takedown. Spurghoff pushes Gay against the cage but Gay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spurghoff wants to clinch.
Gay throws a series of punches but Spurghoff avoids them all with ease.
Gay throws a head kick but Spurghoff moves out of range.
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Spurghoff moves out of range easily.
Spurghoff lands a head shot.
Gay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spurghoff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spurghoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from Spurghoff.
Gay scores with a head kick.
Spurghoff looks for a takedown but Gay sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eagle Spurghoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay tries a head kick but it misses.
Gay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Spurghoff misses.
Gay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spurghoff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gay backs up against the cage.
Spurghoff avoids the head kick by Gay.
Spurghoff wants to clinch.
Gay throws a looping overhand right but Spurghoff ducks down to avoid it.
Eagle Spurghoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay throws a jab when Spurghoff was well out of range.
Gay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yur Gay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gay misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yur Gay.
I think Gay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yur Gay!
Yur Gay is the new bantamweight champion!
Yur Gay very nearly forgot to thank KrakHeaD Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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