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Event:
ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1# White shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well. White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. Vitaly Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander White. White tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range. A jab from Golovkin does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White fails miserably with a takedown attempt. White misses with a takedown attempt #KD# and Golovkin counters with a nice right hand that sends White toppling to the canvas! White scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Golovkin finish him?!#ROC# White is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Alexander White has been cut.#T1# Golovkin fakes the body blow, causing White to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! White goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Golovkin! Vitaly Golovkin 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuster fails with the takedown and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Maicon Kuster has been cut. Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuster. Kuster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kuster takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuster.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kuster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kuster lands a body shot.
#T1# Kuster moves out of range of the strikes. Kuster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Kuster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kuster scores with a nice head shot. Kuster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuster. It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kuster moves out of range of the strikes. Kuster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kuster scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kuster misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kuster misses. #T2# Kuster lands a jab to the nose. Kuster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice uppercut there from Kuster. Kuster scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kuster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kuster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin throws a jab when Kuster was well out of range. Kuster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuster.#T3# Kuster lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kuster misses with a hook. Golovkin dodges the punch combination from Kuster.
Nice straight punches there by Kuster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuster. Kuster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.#T4# Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuster throws a good cross that connects.
Kuster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuster throws out the jab. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kuster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Kuster getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Golovkin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maicon Kuster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maicon Kuster's cut. That's time! Kuster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Golovkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head. Jab, jab by Kuster - just one landing. Kuster misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. Golovkin tries to counter with a clinch but Kuster shakes him off and moves away. Kuster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kuster staying out of range there. Kuster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Kuster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Golovkin misses with an uppercut
and Kuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuster throws a right and a left that Golovkin avoids nicely. Maicon Kuster is winning the standup battle so far. Golovkin moves forwards but Kuster connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kuster jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Kuster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kuster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Nice shot by Kuster. Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuster lands a nice looking body shot.
Golovkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kuster just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kuster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golovkin on the side of the head. Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Kuster.#T3# Kuster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golovkin under the eye. Kuster cracks Golovkin with a right hand to the side of the head. Kuster throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range. Kuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head. Kuster throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Maicon Kuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kuster ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin throws a hook but Kuster avoids it easily. It looked like Kuster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Golovkin. Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kuster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4# Kuster throws a body shot but no joy. Danga de danga de dang - Kuster scores with a four punch combination! Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kuster looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Kuster's defenses. Kuster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away. Golovkin throws out a counter right but Kuster avoids it with no problem. Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Kuster slips the punch. Kuster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Golovkin momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maicon Kuster dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Maicon Kuster's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Kuster looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range. Kuster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheers as Kuster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though. Kuster lands with a nice combination. Golovkin backs away looking to recover. Kuster takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Kuster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golovkin there as he acknowledges the shot. Kuster misses the shot to the body. Kuster connects with a crisp jab. #T1# A left lands for Kuster. Kuster jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well. Kuster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kuster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around? Kuster digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin ducks right into an uppercut from Kuster. Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Kuster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kuster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Kuster counters with a stiff right hand. Kuster scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head. Kuster digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Kuster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kuster jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kuster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kuster throws a series of punches but Golovkin moves out of range. #T3# Kuster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golovkin on the side of the head. Kuster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react. Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Golovkin is rocked! Kuster lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice body punch from Kuster. Golovkin takes one to the side of the head.
#T4# Kuster jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kuster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuster misses with a body punch
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Kuster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kuster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Kuster stuns Golovkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice body punch from Kuster. Vitaly Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maicon Kuster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kuster digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Maicon Kuster showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kuster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maicon Kuster!
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Event:
TGC 80
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Ventura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Golovkin eats them both and turns towards Ventura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut. Golovkin throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease. Ventura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2# Ventura closes the distance and clinches. Ventura told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Ventura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head. Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside. Ventura stalling in the clinch.
Ventura has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ventura tries to land knees in the clinch but Golovkin avoids the damage to the body. Golovkin avoids the elbow strike from Ventura, against the cage.
Golovkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ventura has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura crunches a lovely knee into Golovkin's ribcage. Ventura stalling the fight.
Ventura looking to throw knees to the head but Golovkin is blocking nicely.
Ventura lands with a left to the head. #T1# Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Golovkin up against the cage. Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golovkin avoids it. Golovkin tries to break free but Ventura pushes him back against the cage. Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ventura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away. Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ventura tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Golovkin tries to circle away but Ventura has him pinned against the cage. Ventura leaning against his opponent.
Golovkin can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ventura stalls. #BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Ventura forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches. Golovkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Golovkin being controlled against the cage. Ventura stalling in the clinch.
Ventura has Golovkin pushed against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonel Ventura. Ventura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT# It looks like Leonel Ventura has been cut. Golovkin misses with a straight right. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it. Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Ventura has Golovkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4# Ventura keeps control of Golovkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ventura stalls. Ventura trying to land knees to the body.
Ventura stalls. Ventura looking to throw knees to the head but Golovkin is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ventura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golovkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ventura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golovkin blocks it with crossed arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Ventura dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Golovkin misses with a hook
and Ventura counters with a nice body kick.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Ventura rushes Golovkin and presses him up against the cage. Ventura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ventura keeps control of Golovkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ventura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away. Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin tries to circle away but Ventura has him pinned against the cage. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Ventura. Golovkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1# Ventura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Ventura stalls. Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head. Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ventura has him pressed against the cage. Ventura leaning against his opponent.
Ventura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golovkin up against the cage. Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling him.#T2# Ventura slows down the pace here.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura taking a breather. Ventura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golovkin up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonel Ventura. Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventura. Ventura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3# Ventura slips under a jab from Golovkin. A big left from Golovkin misses. Ventura tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range. Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ventura sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ventura scores with a push kick. Ventura thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body.#CL2# Ventura forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches. Ventura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ventura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Golovkin blocks the elbow strike.
Ventura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ventura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4# Ventura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ventura working Golovkin over with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Ventura - that landed with a thud.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ventura is pushing Golovkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ventura gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Ventura 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. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventura.#CL2# Ventura clinches up against the cage. Nice elbow from Ventura. Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Vitaly Golovkin's cut is getting worse. Ventura slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ventura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away.#T1# Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golovkin tries to circle away but Ventura has him pinned against the cage. Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golovkin's face.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ventura.
Golovkin avoiding damage as Ventura throws knees to the body.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura controlling the action here for a moment.
Golovkin blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ventura pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ventura trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura.
Ventura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Golovkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura receives a warning from the referee for stalling. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonel Ventura. Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ventura slips under a jab.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4# Ventura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ventura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ventura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ventura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ventura pressing his opponent against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Ventura.
Vitaly Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonel Ventura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stalling in the clinch from Ventura.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonel Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ventura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Ventura! Leonel Ventura gave a mention to Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin tries to move into range but Del Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Del Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut. Del Brophy works the jab nicely. Del Brophy lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Del Brophy seems unphased.
#CUT# It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut. Del Brophy throws a front kick that sends Golovkin stumbling back into the cage. Golovkin is breathing heavily. Del Brophy with a nice cross. Del Brophy cracks a nice hook into Golovkin's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# Del Brophy cracks Golovkin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Del Brophy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Golovkin to stand back up! Golovkin leaves his chin hanging out and Del Brophy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Golovkin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Del Brophy! An out of breath Ricardo Del Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Tea misses with a takedown attempt and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Ice Tea has been cut. Tea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Tea. Tea gets slowly back to his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. Vitaly Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#KD# Golovkin drops Tea with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tea looks back up at him and smiles so Golovkin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tea darts in trying to clinch#KD# and Golovkin counters with a nice right hand that sends Tea toppling to the canvas! Tea scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Golovkin finish him?!#ROC# Tea is rocked!#T1# Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Golovkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tea tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golovkin defends well and Tea ends up having to push Golovkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tea tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily and Tea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Tea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tea. Tea circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Golovkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Tea manages to avoid it. Tea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Golovkin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Golovkin! After the big win, Vitaly Golovkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a hook but Platanares avoids it easily. Platanares misses with a takedown and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Platanares ducks down to avoid it. Platanares wants to clinch and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Platanares's head back.
#CL# Platanares gets a clinch. Golovkin tries to break free but Platanares pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Platanares won't allow it.
Golovkin tries to circle away but Platanares has him pinned against the cage. Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Platanares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Platanares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aniceto Platanares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Platanares drives through with a takedown into Golovkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1# Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Platanares is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control. Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Platanares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Platanares wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving. Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares. Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss. Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Platanares cracks Golovkin with a solid left hand. Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares. Platanares controlling from the top position. Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Platanares prevents Golovkin from getting back to his feet. Platanares postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it. Platanares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Golovkin wants to stand and escape but Platanares is having none of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth. Platanares landing with the ground and pound. Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Golovkin blocks nicely. Platanares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Platanares scoring with some ground and pound. Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Platanares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Platanares sitting in guard here, content to control. Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Platanares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body. Platanares postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it. Platanares throws a big elbow that misses. Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Golovkin being controlled here, momentarily. Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Platanares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Platanares trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares. Platanares is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control. Platanares stands up over Golovkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss. Platanares trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Platanares wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Platanares throwing strikes but missing. Golovkin wants to stand but Platanares is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aniceto Platanares dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Platanares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Platanares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Golovkin is pushing Platanares's head away, looking to escape. Platanares manages to hold on to the position though. Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well. Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Platanares is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control. Platanares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around? Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
Platanares working the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well. Check out the look on Platanares's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golovkin dodges the ground and pound from Platanares. Platanares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working. Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
#T1# Platanares trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away. Platanares is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control. Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well. Platanares is chipping away with strikes.
Platanares cracks Golovkin with an elbow. That is naaassty. Platanares misses with the ground and pound. Platanares in side control, throwing shots but Golovkin defends. An elbow from Platanares crashes against the mat.
Golovkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Platanares misses with the ground and pound. Golovkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Golovkin is breathing heavily.#T2# Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Platanares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Platanares working the ground and pound. Platanares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. An elbow from Platanares crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action! Platanares lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
Golovkin defending against the ground and pound. Platanares works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Platanares in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Platanares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working. Golovkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Platanares throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# Platanares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golovkin some visible discomfort.
Platanares working the ground and pound. #ROC# Golovkin is rocked! Platanares trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away. Platanares working the ground and pound from side control. Platanares working the ground and pound. Platanares cracks Golovkin with a big right hand but Golovkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Platanares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golovkin some visible discomfort.
Golovkin is still in real trouble! Can Platanares finish him? Golovkin taking a bit of punishment here - Platanares scoring with strikes. Platanares scoring with punches and elbows. Platanares lands a big left to the face of Golovkin, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Platanares and another - Golovkin is out! Platanares stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aniceto Platanares! Aniceto Platanares very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 22
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1# Brady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Brady. Golovkin blocks a leg kick. Brady slips a straight right by Golovkin. Brady cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut. Brady tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance. Brady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golovkin drops his hands momentarily and Brady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Brady throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Brady definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Brady moved out of range nicely.#T1# Golovkin cracks Brady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD# Brady lands a big head kick that sends Golovkin tumbling to the mat! Brady takes a step backwards and waves Golovkin back to his feet - he wants the finish! Brady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golovkin sprawls well. Golovkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brady gets slowly back to his feet. Brady tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brady moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. Brady tries to clinch and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Brady throws a head kick that misses and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Golovkin. Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brady darts in trying to clinch#KD2# and Golovkin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brady! Golovkin lets Brady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Brady is rocked! Vitaly Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brady moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away and Golovkin scores with a counter punch that sends Brady to the canvas! Golovkin smells blood - he's punishing Brady with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brady has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Golovkin! Jumping up and down and very excited, Vitaly Golovkin waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 15
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Brophy's hands.#CUT# It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut. Golovkin slips a straight right by Del Brophy. Golovkin 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. Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Golovkin with a nice cross. Del Brophy misses with a left hand and Del Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Del Brophy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Del Brophy misses with a hook. Del Brophy misses the jab. Del Brophy with a jab.#T1# Del Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Del Brophy manages to avoid it. Del Brophy dips to his left and cracks Golovkin with an uppercut! Del Brophy misses with an uppercut. Del Brophy with a jab. Del Brophy throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease. Golovkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Del Brophy manages to circle out of the way. Del Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Golovkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Brophy. #T2# Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Del Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Del Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Del Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Del Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss! Del Brophy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! A good leg kick by Del Brophy. Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
As Golovkin backs off Del Brophy throws a huge counter combo but Golovkin manages to avoid it all. Ricardo Del Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##KD2# Del Brophy lands a big head kick that sends Golovkin tumbling to the mat! Del Brophy takes a step backwards and waves Golovkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut. Golovkin misses the jab. Del Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Del Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Del Brophy connects with a crisp jab. 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! Del Brophy punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch. Del Brophy connects with a body shot that sends Golovkin's belly button to the back. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Del Brophy, right into the meat.
#T4# Del Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands. Jab, jab by Del Brophy - just one landing. Del Brophy throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2# Del Brophy sends Golovkin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Del Brophy is motioning to the referee to let Golovkin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Del Brophy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Golovkin swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Golovkin face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Del Brophy! An out of breath Ricardo Del Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 52: Reaper vs Mikhasevich
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Talanoa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Talanoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Talanoa. Talanoa gets slowly back to his feet. Golovkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talanoa. Golovkin is looking to counter punch. Talanoa has a takedown stuffed. Vitaly Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paea Talanoa. Talanoa tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Talanoa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Golovkin counters by clinching up. Talanoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Talanoa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Talanoa keeps control of Golovkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Talanoa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Talanoa is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Talanoa lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand. Talanoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Golovkin throws a big counter combination but Talanoa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Talanoa moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vitaly Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Talanoa shoots for a takedown but Golovkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Golovkin leaves Talanoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Talanoa shoots and misses and Talanoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Talanoa tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Talanoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut. Talanoa tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Talanoa doesn't succeed with the takedown and Talanoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Talanoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Talanoa closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. It looks like Golovkin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Talanoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily. Talanoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golovkin circles away. Talanoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Talanoa tries to clinch and Golovkin counters with a two punch combo. 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! Talanoa shoots in but Golovkin avoids the takedown attempt easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talanoa is defended easily by Golovkin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Golovkin tries to sprawl but Talanoa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Golovkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talanoa. Talanoa is keen to just control but Golovkin is a slippery customer. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Golovkin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Talanoa lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Talanoa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Talanoa in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Talanoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2# Talanoa is trying for a kimura here. Golovkin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Talanoa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paea Talanoa! During a confident post fight interview, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tea with the counter takedown but Golovkin avoids it easily. Tea shoots for a takedown but Golovkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Tea avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Golovkin misses. As Golovkin backs off Tea throws a huge counter combo but Golovkin manages to avoid it all. Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. No joy there for Golovkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea with the counter takedown but Golovkin avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin sets himself, and Tea steps forward looking for the clinch! Golovkin avoids it this time. Golovkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# A low kick from Golovkin misses #TD2# and Tea counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Golovkin pushes Tea off looking to stand but Tea dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tea is controlling the pace.
#T2# Tea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Golovkin! Tea controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Tea might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3# Tea is continuing to stall. Golovkin is trying to escape the mount but Tea keeps good control and instead manages to take Golovkin's back.
Tea trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Golovkin doesn't escape. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Golovkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Let's hope that Tea has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Golovkin wants to get back to his feet. Golovkin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Golovkin trying to get back to his feet but Tea is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Golovkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tea feints the counter takedown. Tea dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Vitaly Golovkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Tea tries to keep at a distance but Golovkin has taken the fight into the clinch. Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
#T1# Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tea circles away quickly and effectively. Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing. A right-left combo lands from Golovkin. Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tea circles away quickly and effectively. Golovkin misses with a body kick. Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Vitaly Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tea feints the counter takedown.#CL# Tea gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch. #BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Golovkin has Tea up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Tea pulls Golovkin into guard.
#SUB2# Tea has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Golovkin doesn't defend quickly enough and Tea has managed to lock this one up! Can Golovkin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tea on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ice Tea! Ice Tea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Golovkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golovkin misses with an elbow strike.
Golovkin gets through Chinannigans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Jones Chinannigans has been cut. Chinannigans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Golovkin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Chinannigans lands a nice uppercut. Chinannigans dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
A right handed body shot lands from Chinannigans.
Chinannigans pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin misses with an elbow over the top. Chinannigans scores with a shoulder strike. Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Chinannigans tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Chinannigans on the inside. #T1# Chinannigans blocks an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Chinannigans blocks an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chinannigans pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chinannigans blocks the elbow strike.
Chinannigans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chinannigans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Golovkin is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Chinannigans.
Chinannigans cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot. Chinannigans lands a shot to the body. Chinannigans lands a body shot. Chinannigans scores with a shoulder strike. Chinannigans pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chinannigans. Chinannigans lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chinannigans lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Chinannigans lands a hook to the side of the head. Chinannigans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Chinannigans.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chinannigans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chinannigans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head. Chinannigans lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Chinannigans. Chinannigans pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chinannigans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin.#KD2# Chinannigans drops Golovkin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Golovkin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Golovkin is rocked! A short body shot lands from Chinannigans as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chinannigans. Golovkin blocks a body shot from Chinannigans. #KD2# Chinannigans drops Golovkin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Golovkin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Golovkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chinannigans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A body shot lands from Chinannigans.
Golovkin seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##KD2# Chinannigans drops Golovkin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Golovkin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Chinannigans mutters something to Golovkin before pushing him back against the cage. As Golovkin comes back towards him, Chinannigans unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Golovkin clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jones Chinannigans! Jones Chinannigans 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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Event:
TGC 34: Bush vs San Diego
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Golovkin drives through and clinches with Bala against the cage.
Golovkin lands an elbow just above Bala 's eye. Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bala backwards. Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bala backwards. Bala digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank. A short right from Golovkin on the inside. Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Bala tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Bala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.#T1# Bala throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Bala shrugs off. Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Sandro Bala has been cut. Bala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bala lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Golovkin. Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Golovkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bala backwards. #ROC2# Bala is rocked! Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. Oh Bala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bala misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin pushes Bala against the cage. Golovkin is working some dirty boxing. Golovkin pushes off with a quick right hook! Bala goes down! Bala tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Golovkin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Golovkin! Vitaly Golovkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sylvia. Sylvia misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut. Sylvia fails with the takedown enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. Slim Sylvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sylvia scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Sylvia counters by moving into the clinch. Golovkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Sylvia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vitaly Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Sylvia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sylvia is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Sylvia breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Sylvia throws a quick inside leg kick. Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golovkin throws a combination that misses and Sylvia counters with a left and a right that stings Golovkin. Sylvia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Golovkin misses with a combination
and Sylvia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golovkin thinking. Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing. Sylvia looks to land a combination. Golovkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice leg kick lands there from Sylvia. Sylvia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sylvia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands. Golovkin misses with a two punch combination.
#T2# Sylvia with a nice cross. Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sylvia finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head. Golovkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Golovkin throws a combination that misses #KD2# and Sylvia lands a stunning uppercut that sends Golovkin to the mat! Sylvia throwing shots but Golovkin is blocking nicely. Sylvia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golovkin defending well though. Sylvia working Golovkin over with strikes. Golovkin is breathing heavily. Sylvia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sylvia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sylvia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golovkin defending well though. #T3# Sylvia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golovkin's head. Sylvia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sylvia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Golovkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Golovkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sylvia working over Golovkin with some ground and pound. Golovkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sylvia not landing any meaningful shots this time. Well, if Sylvia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Golovkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sylvia. #T4# Sylvia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Sylvia scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sylvia working the head and body with strikes. Sylvia thows a huge punch but Golovkin dodges it nicely.
Golovkin taking some punishment here, with Sylvia in his half guard. Golovkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sylvia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Sylvia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Sylvia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sylvia throws a head kick that misses. Sylvia lands a jab to the nose. Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut. Sylvia misses with the combination.
Golovkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sylvia counters with a nice uppercut. Sylvia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sylvia drops Golovkin with a big left hand! Golovkin is injured, injured bad! Sylvia jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Sylvia! Slim Sylvia made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Knocksville lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut.#TD# Knocksville closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Golovkin's guard. Knocksville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golovkin's head. Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knocksville. Knocksville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Golovkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knocksville scoring with some ground and pound. Knocksville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Knocksville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Knocksville throws a big elbow that misses. Knocksville is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Knocksville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knocksville connects with a couple of short punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knocksville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Knocksville with a flurry of punches that miss. Knocksville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knocksville postures up and lands a big shot to Golovkin's brow. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth. Knocksville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Knocksville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Knocksville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Knocksville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Knocksville postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knocksville's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Golovkin looks winded! Knocksville forces his way into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knocksville connects with a nice short shot to Golovkin's temple. #T2# Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knocksville lands a nice short elbow. Knocksville controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Golovkin is out! Knocksville gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville! An out of breath Bob Knocksville thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Night gets in close and instigates a clinch. Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off. A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away. A shot in the inside from Golovkin. I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Night takes an elbow to the temple. Still in the clinch, Night scores with a nice short uppercut. Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away. Night takes an elbow to the temple. Night misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Night blocks an elbow strike. Golovkin throws an elbow that misses.
Night told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Night misses with the head strike.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Night.
Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage. Night tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nights head. Golovkin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Night backwards. Night misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Golovkin. #T1# Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Night's defenses. Golovkin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Golovkin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Night's defenses. #BC2# Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Night. Night throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Night missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Night manages to circle out of the way. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Night throws a one two combo.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off. #T2# With the fighters up against the cage, Golovkin throws an elbow but misses. Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head. Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Night's head. Night swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin lands with a light punch inside. Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head. Night is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position. Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Night goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Night blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Night has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow. Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Night has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Night scores with a shoulder strike. Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike. Golovkin lands a damaging elbow. #T3# Night blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Night pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Night swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a two punch combo. Night misses with a straight left. Suga Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Night looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range. Night misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.#CL# Golovkin takes the fight into the clinch. Night lands a nice uppercut. Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling him. A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Night. Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Night catches Golovkin right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Night throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Jab, jab by Night - just one landing. #CL# Golovkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Night pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Night is trying to push Golovkin away but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Night gets in close and instigates a clinch. Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Night.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling him. A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Night wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vitaly Golovkin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Night working aggressively here.
Golovkin has Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Night backwards. Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Night is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Night tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage. Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off. Night misses with a body punch.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position. #T1# Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Night takes an elbow to the forehead. With the fighters up against the cage, Golovkin throws an elbow but misses. Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2# Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin. #CL2# Night clinches. Night is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position. Golovkin pushes Night back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Golovkin gets a clinch. Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head. #T2# Golovkin has Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Night lands a shoulder strike. Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Night's head. Golovkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Night's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.#CL# Golovkin clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. Golovkin keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Night blocks an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Golovkin prevents Night from breaking the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage. Golovkin misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# Night misses with a punch to the body.
Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position. Night working hard to break the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow. Night lands with a left to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow. Night tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. #BC2# Night breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Night missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Night lands with a straight right. Golovkin didn't see that one coming.#CUT2# It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut.#CL2# Night clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage. Night lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Night swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Night working aggressively here.
Night throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage. Golovkin lands with a left to the head. Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Night blocks the elbow strike.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away. Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Night takes an elbow to the forehead. Night swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow. Golovkin lands a damaging elbow. Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away. Night throws a head punch that misses. Golovkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vitaly Golovkin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Golovkin moves into the clinch. Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. Night wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
Golovkin misses with an elbow strike.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nights head. A right hook to the body lands for Night.
A short uppercut from Night. Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Night wants to get back to striking at distance but Golovkin won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Night wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitaly Golovkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Night jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Night takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Night tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Night is trying to push Golovkin away but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Night is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch. Night lands on the inside with an uppercut. Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Night lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Night avoids a wild elbow strike from Golovkin. Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Golovkin. Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Night can do to turn this around?#BC2# Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Night loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch. Golovkin is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Golovkin drives through and clinches with Night against the cage.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away. Night wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. Night blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut. Golovkin keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks. #BC2# Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Night throws a combination that misses and Golovkin counters with a series of strikes. Night will be more careful next time no doubt. Night takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Golovkin slips a jab from Night. Golovkin tries to counter with a takedown but Night is quick to defend against it. Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Night swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A slow jab from Night misses its intended target. As Night looks to move away, Golovkin throws a big counter combo but Night just gets out of the way. A jab from Night misses. Golovkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Night closes the distance and clinches. Night has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Golovkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Night backwards. Night blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Night pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Night misses its intended target. #T4##CL2# Night drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin lands an elbow just above Night 's eye. Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Night backwards. Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Night blocks the elbow strike.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Night misses with a punch to the body.
Night struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside. 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! Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage. Nice elbow from Golovkin. Night takes an elbow to the forehead. Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Night misses with a punch on the inside.
Suga Night has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vitaly Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Night avoids the elbow strike from Golovkin, against the cage.
Golovkin pushes Night back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Vitaly Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golovkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Golovkin!
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Event:
TGC 11: Nobrainer vs Lang
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Golovkin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Detrious Seterdahl has been cut. Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Seterdahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Seterdahl looking to slow down the pace here. Seterdahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike. Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin lands an elbow inside. Golovkin has Seterdahl pressed against the cage. He pushes Seterdahl back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Golovkin throws a beautiful elbow that sends Seterdahl crashing to the floor! Golovkin piles on the pressure with more strikes! Seterdahl is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Golovkin! Detrious Seterdahl was interviewed post fight and said 'Him punch good, me no feel my feets'.
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Event:
TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Golovkin moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
Golovkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Golovkin fights it but they end up in guard. Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golovkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Golovkin dives on top into guard.#REVB# Golovkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Golovkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss. Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Brown stops Golovkin from standing up. Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# A punch combination from Golovkin misses. It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD# Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Golovkin to the ground. Brown is now in Golovkin's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Brown grinds an elbow into Golovkin's temple. Brown landing strikes. Golovkin is being controlled here. #T4##SUB# Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown controlling the position. Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Golovkin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Brown has hold of Golovkin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Golovkin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Golovkin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Golovkin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mantice Brown!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Golovkin closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage. Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.#CUT2# It looks like Fransisco Garcia has been cut. Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Golovkin lands a right hand. Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia. Garcia blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks. Garcia tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage. Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia. A shot in the inside from Golovkin. A nice left hand lands by Golovkin.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike. Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2# Garcia is rocked!#CUT2# Fransisco Garcia's cut is getting worse. Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Golovkin gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia. Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside. Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage. Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcia tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position. Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Golovkin keeps him there for the moment. Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside. Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia. Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Golovkin lands with a light punch inside. Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Golovkin won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin. A short right from Golovkin on the inside. #CUT2# Fransisco Garcia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away. Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia. Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Golovkin dips a shoulder and cracks Garcia with a mighty uppercut! Garcia falls back against the cage and Golovkin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Garcia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Golovkin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Golovkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a right and a left that Cawk avoids nicely. Golovkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cawk backs up against the cage.
Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2# Golovkin lands a big head kick that sends Cawk tumbling to the mat! Golovkin takes a step backwards and waves Cawk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Cawk is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin throws a low kick, looking for Cawk's leg but Cawk calmly moves out of range. Oh Cawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cawk slips a jab and a cross from Golovkin.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there. Golovkin plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Cawk to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Cawk just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitaly Golovkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1# Golovkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Goodbitch misses with a takedown and Golovkin counters with a left and a right that stings Goodbitch. A combination from Golovkin does no damage. It looked like Goodbitch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Golovkin throws a right and a left that Goodbitch avoids nicely. #CL# Goodbitch forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Goodbitch fails in his attempt to clinch. Goodbitch checks a leg kick. Golovkin throws a right hand that Goodbitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodbitch also avoids with ease. Goodbitch dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
#CL# Goodbitch has managed to clinch.
Golovkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Goodbitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodbitch momentarily.
Goodbitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Golovkin throws a right and a left that Goodbitch avoids nicely. Goodbitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golovkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Golovkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodbitch. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Goodbitch with that takedown attempt. Golovkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golovkin looks to land a combination but Goodbitch avoids it well. Goodbitch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Goodbitch moves out of range of the leg kick from Golovkin. Goodbitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin motions for Goodbitch to come forward. Golovkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Golovkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodbitch. Golovkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodbitch. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Goodbitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Golovkin's guard. Golovkin looks winded! Goodbitch throws a big right hand that misses. Goodbitch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Goodbitch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth. Goodbitch throws a big right hand that misses. Goodbitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Goodbitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodbitch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Goodbitch stays in close to Golovkin's body and controls the position. #T3# Goodbitch distracts Golovkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Goodbitch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Golovkin's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goodbitch throwing strikes but missing. Goodbitch's corner is telling him to maintain position. Goodbitch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Golovkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Goodbitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Goodbitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golovkin jabs Goodbitch to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodbitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Goodbitch misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Goodbitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Goodbitch avoids them all with ease. Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodbitch fails in his attempt to clinch. Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Goodbitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls well. He's pushed Goodbitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Goodbitch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Goodbitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin misses with the combination.
Golovkin is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing. Goodbitch wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Goodbitch moves away and avoids it. Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Golovkin falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Goodbitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Goodbitch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Golovkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodbitch. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goodbitch lands with a punch from half guard. Golovkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goodbitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Goodbitch trying to control the pace. #T2# Goodbitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Goodbitch lands strikes from half guard. Goodbitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Goodbitch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Golovkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Goodbitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goodbitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Golovkin tries to kick Goodbitch off but Goodbitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Well, if Goodbitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goodbitch throwing shots but Golovkin is blocking nicely. #T3# Goodbitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Goodbitch passes the guard and advances to mount! Goodbitch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Golovkin looks a forlorn figure.
Goodbitch is in the full mount, landing strikes. Golovkin taking shots to the head. Goodbitch controlling from the full mount. #T4# Goodbitch landing strikes, looking to finish! Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodbitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Golovkin is in a horrible position here. Goodbitch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goodbitch looking to control and managing it successfully. Goodbitch is in the full mount, landing strikes. Goodbitch punishing his opponent with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goodbitch working Golovkin over with strikes here. Goodbitch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goodbitch looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Goodbitch dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Goodbitch looking to score a takedown here. Golovkin is defending well but Goodbitch drives through and ends up in Golovkin's guard. Goodbitch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Goodbitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gary Goodbitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Goodbitch prevents Golovkin from getting back to his feet. Goodbitch is working Golovkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Goodbitch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbitch chips away with some ground and pound. Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Goodbitch slips nicely into half guard. Golovkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodbitch. Goodbitch is nestled in close to Golovkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Goodbitch lands with a punch from half guard. Goodbitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golovkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Goodbitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Goodbitch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Still in half guard, Goodbitch seems content to control. Goodbitch winds up and cracks Golovkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Goodbitch controlling the pace. Goodbitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Goodbitch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Goodbitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodbitch lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Golovkin taking some punishment here, with Goodbitch in his half guard. Goodbitch working over Golovkin with some ground and pound. Golovkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Goodbitch drops an elbow to the side of Golovkin's head. Goodbitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Goodbitch lands strikes from half guard. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goodbitch connects with a nice short shot to Golovkin's temple. Golovkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goodbitch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# Goodbitch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Goodbitch slows the pace down in half guard. Golovkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Goodbitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golovkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Golovkin taking some punishment here, with Goodbitch in his half guard. Goodbitch looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Goodbitch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goodbitch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Goodbitch.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Goodbitch showed his dominance in that final round. I think Goodbitch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Goodbitch!
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