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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garbutt (ranked 304 p4p, 46 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 234 p4p, 34 weight class). Garbutt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Kevin Garbutt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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34
215 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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32
206 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot slips a jab from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garbutt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garbutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick as Garbutt jumps back.
Garbutt moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Cobblepot lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt cracks a nice hook into Cobblepot's ribs.
Garbutt with a nice cross.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
Garbutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garbutt cracks Cobblepot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobblepot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garbutt finish him?
Cobblepot is rocked!
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobblepot with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Garbutt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cobblepot's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garbutt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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