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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Nickolai Ketchum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGobblecock.
Ketchum scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGobblecock in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock. Ketchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum throws a combination that misses
and Ketchum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGobblecock lands a jab to Ketchum's midsection.
Ketchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGobblecock blocks a jab.
Ketchum throws a jab but it's blocked by McGobblecock.
McGobblecock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGobblecock scores with a takedown into Ketchum's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ketchum is pulling down on McGobblecock's head. It's preventing any offense from McGobblecock, at least for the moment.
Ketchum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketchum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGobblecock is working Ketchum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock stopping the sweep attempt from Ketchum.
McGobblecock works over Ketchum with some ground and pound from guard.
Ketchum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ketchum wants to sweep here but McGobblecock controlling him for the moment.
McGobblecock cracks Ketchum with a solid left hand.
McGobblecock scoring with some ground and pound.
McGobblecock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketchum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGobblecock manages to get himself to full guard.
McGobblecock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock has a closed guard, preventing Ketchum from standing up.
McGobblecock looking for a sweep. Not yet McGobblecock, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchum wanted to stand there but McGobblecock had control of the position.
McGobblecock is pulling down on Ketchum's head to control his posture.
Ketchum wants to stand but McGobblecock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ketchum lands a jab to the head.
Ketchum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketchum takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGobblecock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ketchum is fending him off so far but McGobblecock persists. Nope, Ketchum circles away and we're back to standing.
McGobblecock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Ketchum does it's job there.
Ketchum scores with a nice strike.
Ketchum cracks McGobblecock with a good jab.
Nickolai Ketchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Ketchum.
Nice straight punches there by Ketchum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ketchum.
Ketchum moves out of range of the body kick.
Ketchum connects with a right hand. McGobblecock shakes it off.
Ketchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGobblecock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a right and a left that McGobblecock avoids nicely.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGobblecock misses with a straight left.
Ketchum throws a shot to the body.
Ketchum fails to land with a series of punches.
Ketchum slips a straight right by McGobblecock.
A jab from Ketchum misses.
A swing and a miss from McGobblecock.
Ketchum misses the shot to the body.
McGobblecock throws a hook but Ketchum avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ketchum.
McGobblecock walks into a stiff left hand from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickolai Ketchum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ketchum lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ketchum. That snapped McGobblecock's head back.
BJ McGobblecock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ketchum lands a body shot.
McGobblecock misses with a straight right.
McGobblecock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ketchum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ketchum is trying to control McGobblecock's posture but McGobblecock avoids it.
Ketchum regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGobblecock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ketchum trying to hold on to McGobblecock's head to control him but McGobblecock postures up.
McGobblecock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock working Ketchum over with strikes.
BJ McGobblecock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGobblecock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGobblecock working over Ketchum with some ground and pound. Ketchum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ketchum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGobblecock is working away from the top position though.
Ketchum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGobblecock scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGobblecock passes into side control, despite Ketchum's attempt to control the position.
Ketchum manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGobblecock's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGobblecock trying to control from half guard but Ketchum is working away.
Ketchum is looking for a sweep. McGobblecock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
McGobblecock in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ketchum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGobblecock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ McGobblecock!
A less than humble BJ McGobblecock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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