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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shaunessey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja. 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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Good wrestling
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Shaunessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pip Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Shaunessey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaunessey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Shaunessey off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shaunessey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaughn Shaunessey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Gonzalez.
Shaunessey swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Shaunessey thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Shaunessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaunessey throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Shaunessey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Shaunessey throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Shaunessey as Gonzalez shoots in.
Shaunessey looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Shaunessey misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shaunessey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaunessey misses with a kick to the body.
Shaunessey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaunessey.
Shaunessey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Shaunessey didn't see that one coming.
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey delivers a nice body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Shaunessey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaunessey was covering up waiting for the punch and Gonzalez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaunessey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stands and throws Shaunessey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez throws a strike aimed at the side of Shaunessey's head but Shaunessey avoids it well.
Shaunessey parries the strikes from Gonzalez easily there. Gonzalez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shaunessey to escape.
Shaunessey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaunessey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaunessey pulls his head out easily.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaunessey tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaunessey moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pip Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shaunessey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaunessey. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaunessey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Shaunessey off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Shaunessey throws a low kick but Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaunessey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaunessey connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaunessey is just out of range.
Shaunessey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaunessey throws a good cross that connects.
Shaunessey misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shaunessey takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaughn Shaunessey is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaunessey tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Shaunessey keeps it at a distance.
Shaunessey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Shaunessey avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Shaunessey stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shaunessey fails to land.
Shaunessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Shaunessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaunessey backwards.
Shaunessey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Shaunessey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shaunessey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey misses with a knee to the head.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaunessey is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaunessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaughn Shaunessey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaunessey moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaunessey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaunessey.
Shaunessey takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Shaunessey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaunessey lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Shaunessey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaunessey throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaunessey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Shaunessey connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Shaunessey lands a front kick.
Gonzalez wants to slow Shaunessey down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Shaunessey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaunessey throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaunessey scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Shaunessey's body.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaunessey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Shaunessey.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaunessey connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaunessey misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gonzalez.
Shaunessey trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vaughn Shaunessey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shaunessey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Shaunessey throws a big shot that misses.
Shaunessey throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaunessey leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaunessey scores with a leg kick.
Shaunessey throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaunessey as he jumps to the side.
Shaunessey scores with a push kick.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaunessey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaunessey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Shaunessey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey misses the jab.
Gonzalez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaunessey misses with a body shot.
Shaunessey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaunessey throws a big shot that misses.
Shaunessey thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaunessey avoids it really well and circles away.
Vaughn Shaunessey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Shaunessey moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaunessey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaunessey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaunessey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Shaunessey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaunessey is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaunessey!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaunessey can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Shaunessey defends.
Shaunessey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonzalez connects with a decent elbow.
Shaunessey is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shaunessey!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gonzalez with a couple of short strikes.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonzalez prevents Shaunessey from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez raining down shots from the mount!
Shaunessey is rocked!
Gonzalez lands a big elbow.
Oh Shaunessey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shaunessey in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shaunessey to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pip Gonzalez!
Pip Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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