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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaby Jesus (ranked 4536 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Antoine Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaby Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoine Curry!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus gets a clinch.
Jesus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Jesus.
Curry stops a takedown attempt from Jesus.
Nice elbow from Jesus.
Curry is trying to force a seperation but Jesus has the dominant position.
Jesus drags the fight down to the ground.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is working an open guard so Curry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jesus throws a one two combo.
Curry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Curry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaby Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Curry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jesus as Curry tries to tie him up.
Curry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curry fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curry prevents it.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus avoids a wild elbow strike from Curry.
Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Jesus.
Curry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesus drives through and clinches with Curry against the cage.
Jesus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jesus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Curry stands and throws Jesus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Curry trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Curry.
Jesus is looking to regain half guard here but Curry keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Curry trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus is trying to get back to half guard.
Curry working the ground and pound but Jesus is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaby Jesus 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.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
As Curry tries to get set, Jesus tries to push him back and clinch up but Curry manages to avoid the attempt.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesus scores with a kick to the body.
Curry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jesus's waist but Jesus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Curry off to one side.
Jesus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
Gaby Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Curry.
Jesus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jesus defends it well.
Curry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curry is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Curry, which made it look bad.
Curry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Curry shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus circles away easily
and Jesus counters with a left and a right that stings Curry.
Jesus gets a clinch.
Jesus manages to break the clinch.
Jesus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jesus is taking a breather. Curry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus thows a huge punch but Curry dodges it nicely.
Jesus prevents Curry from improving his position.
Jesus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jesus controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Curry. No joy for Jesus on that attempt.
Curry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jesus has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Curry holds him up against the cage and eventually Jesus drops back down to his feet.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curry can do to turn this around?
Curry jumps into guard, dragging Jesus to the mat.
Jesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jesus manages to get himself to full guard.
Curry won't allow Jesus to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curry stops Jesus from standing up.
Curry trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is looking to sweep but instead, Curry has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaby Jesus dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily.
Curry goes for a double leg but Jesus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jesus continues to drive forward.
And Jesus counters with a quick kick to the body but Curry blocks it.
Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jesus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jesus goes for a takedown attempt but Curry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesus throws a right hand that Curry ducks under and follows up with a left that Curry also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curry is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Curry dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
Jesus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gaby Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Curry.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Jesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curry tries to counter with a clinch but Jesus shakes him off and moves away.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily.
Jesus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesus somewhat.
Curry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jesus is able to avoid easily.
Jesus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curry manages to circle out of the way.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry throws a head kick that Jesus semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.
Curry prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus wants to stand and escape but Curry is having none of it.
Curry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Curry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus fakes the leg kick and cracks Curry in the body.
Jesus closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curry closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curry tries to avoid it but Jesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curry to the ground. Curry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jesus leaves Curry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.
Jesus breaks the clinch.
Curry darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Curry into the cage.
It looked like Jesus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curry.
Gaby Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesus.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Curry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Jesus appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
Curry leaves Jesus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaby Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesus, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Gaby Jesus!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Gaby Jesus!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Gaby Jesus!
Gaby Jesus wins by unanimous decision!
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