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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Denbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Gadget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Denbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Inspectah Gadget!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denbow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denbow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gadget connects with a leg kick. Denbow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Denbow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gadget scores with a decent looking hook.
Gadget misses with a leg kick
and Denbow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gadget's knee momentarily.
Denbow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gadget.
It looks like Inspectah Gadget has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadget misses with a low kick as Denbow jumps back.
Gadget catches Denbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denbow ducks under a wild hook from Gadget.
Denbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Denbow with that takedown attempt.
Gadget throws a right hand that misses
and Denbow counters with a good low kick that Gadget was not able to check.
Gadget feints and then cracks Denbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denbow down.
Gadget connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denbow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gadget as he avoids it easily.
Denbow throws a sloppy head kick and Gadget moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gadget, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadget throws a big shot that misses.
Denbow throws a leg kick but Gadget sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
Gadget scores with a head kick. Denbow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Michael Denbow has been cut.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow throws a leg kick but Gadget moved away.
Denbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadget.
Gadget moves out of range of the body kick from Denbow.
Denbow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gadget's head.
Denbow moves out of range as Gadget strikes.
Denbow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gadget is out of range and Denbow settles back down.
Gadget misses with an uppercut.
Denbow ducks under a wild hook from Gadget.
Denbow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadget lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denbow misses with a kick to the body.
Gadget throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadget with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gadget throws a hook but Denbow blocks it.
Denbow fails to land the takedown.
Denbow throws a sloppy head kick and Gadget moves out of range easily.
Gadget lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denbow at a distance.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gadget, right into the meat.
Inspectah Gadget is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gadget.
Denbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gadget thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denbow if he has to take too many more of those.
Gadget tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow looks for the body kick but Gadget saw that one coming.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denbow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gadget looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Gadget misses.
Gadget thuds his right hand into Denbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gadget scores with a punch to the head.
Gadget connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gadget - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Gadget lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denbow doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Gadget misses.
Gadget misses with an uppercut. Denbow saw that one coming.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gadget lands a body shot.
Gadget connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Denbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gadget moves away.
Denbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gadget swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadget listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadget on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denbow. Denbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Denbow throws a leg kick that misses.
Gadget checks a low kick from Denbow.
Gadget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denbow.
Gadget avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gadget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denbow.
Denbow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Denbow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gadget is trying to control Denbow's posture but Denbow avoids it.
Denbow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadget keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow working the ground and pound but Gadget is defending the strikes.
Denbow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gadget knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inspectah Gadget will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gadget uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denbow has time to react.
Inspectah Gadget seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gadget wants to slow Denbow down by chopping away at his legs.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gadget looks to throw the jab but Denbow is out of range.
Gadget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denbow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Denbow is predictable there
and Gadget counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gadget lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Denbow with that takedown attempt.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow looks for a takedown but Gadget sprawls well.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Denbow there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denbow avoids the head kick by Gadget.
Gadget lands with a shot to the body.
Gadget connects with a looping right hand.
Gadget wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses.
Gadget scores with a leg kick.
Gadget digs a good body shot into Denbow's ribs.
Denbow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Denbow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inspectah Gadget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadget connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gadget avoids a kick to the body.
Gadget digs a good hook to Denbow's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadget cracks Denbow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gadget lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Gadget.
Gadget lands a head kick!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gadget lands a head shot.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses
and Gadget counters with a head kick.
Denbow wants to slow Gadget down by chopping away at his legs.
Gadget scores with a leg kick.
Denbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gadget throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Gadget lands.
Gadget works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denbow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gadget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gadget fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denbow on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadget throws a hook but Denbow avoids it easily.
Gadget slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denbow dives in and grabs Gadget's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gadget pushes down on Denbow's head and hops out.
Denbow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gadget pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denbow is out of range and Gadget settles back down.
Gadget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denbow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gadget.
A combination from Gadget does no damage.
Gadget scores with a decent looking hook.
Denbow moves out of range of the leg kick from Gadget.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gadget lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Denbow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denbow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow moves out of range as Gadget strikes.
Gadget fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gadget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadget keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gadget leaves Denbow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gadget throws a shot to the body.
Gadget lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
A big left from Denbow misses.
Denbow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gadget clobbers Denbow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gadget lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gadget's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denbow under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denbow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Gadget there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Gadget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gadget takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gadget has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denbow.
Denbow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gadget avoids the head kick by Denbow.
Gadget connects with a leg kick. Denbow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gadget lands a jab to the head.
Gadget lands a jab.
Denbow tries to move into range but Gadget moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gadget checks a leg kick.
Denbow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gadget tries to avoid it but Denbow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gadget to the ground. Gadget escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadget.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gadget. That's going to slow Denbow down.
Gadget lands a nice looking body shot.
Gadget throws a leg kick but Denbow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gadget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadget throws a chopping leg kick but Denbow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gadget uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gadget throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gadget throws a head kick that half lands.
Denbow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gadget connects with a looping right hand.
Denbow shoots in looking for a takedown. Gadget tries to sprawl out of it but Denbow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gadget manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gadget swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadget blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Good work by Denbow as he checks the leg kick.
Gadget moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gadget looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gadget listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denbow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gadget darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denbow throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Gadget coming out on top.
Denbow is rocked!
Denbow walks straight into a right hand from Gadget - that's dropped him! Gadget jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Denbow from any more punishment! Denbow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Inspectah Gadget!
Inspectah Gadget spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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