|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boondocks Theme Song. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
40
155 lbs
36 - 22 - 0 |
|
165 cm
34
140 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeroy. Zagorno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zagorno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zagorno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zagorno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeroy.
Zagorno moves out of range as Leeroy throws a body kick.
Zagorno connects with a jab.
Leeroy lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
Leeroy tries a low kick but Zagorno avoids it.
Zagorno lands with a good body shot.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Leeroy's shoulder, as Leeroy tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zagorno.
Zagorno throws a right and a left that Leeroy avoids nicely.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown. Leeroy tries to sprawl out of it but Zagorno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leeroy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leeroy throws a looping overhand right but Zagorno ducks down to avoid it.
Leeroy misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zagorno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leeroy.
Zagorno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zagorno misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy keeps Zagorno at a distance using the push kick.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Zagorno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zagorno with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Leeroy.
Zagorno blocks the body kick.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
Leeroy motions for Zagorno to come forward. Leeroy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zagorno slips under a jab from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a nice looking combination but Zagorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leeroy looks to throw the jab but Zagorno is out of range.
Zagorno throws a solid leg kick but Leeroy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a double jab.
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zagorno moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zagorno.
Leeroy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leeroy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruce Leeroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zagorno checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Zagorno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zagorno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zagorno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy throws an overhand right that lands on Zagorno's shoulder, as Zagorno tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leeroy misses with a body shot.
Zagorno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zagorno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a push kick but Zagorno slaps the foot to one side.
Zagorno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Zagorno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zagorno sizes up Leeroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leeroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zagorno is just out of range.
Leeroy tries to work over Zagorno's front leg with a kick but Zagorno checks it.
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeroy.
Leeroy tests Zagorno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zagorno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leeroy walks into a straight right hand from Zagorno.
Leeroy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leeroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leeroy needs to keep his hands up - Zagorno had a free shot at his head there.
Leeroy is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Zagorno.
Oh Leeroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zagorno was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy.
Zagorno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leeroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zagorno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leeroy wants to stay close but Zagorno steps back to make room for something. Leeroy seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zagorno and Leeroy drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Zagorno!
Gabriel Zagorno is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Gabriel Zagorno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
