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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Daddy. Gimmick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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162 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Experiment III lands.
Gimmick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment III on the side of the head.
Gimmick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gimmick misses with a body shot.
Experiment III lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment III slips under a jab.
Experiment III punishes Gimmick's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment III throws a body punch but Gimmick moves out of range.
Experiment III is looking to clinch but Gimmick is avoiding it.
A jab from Gimmick misses.
Gimmick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gimmick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gimmick misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment III counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gimmick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russian Experiment III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment III misses with an uppercut.
Gimmick looks to land a combination. Experiment III sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Gimmick misses its intended target.
Gimmick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gimmick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gimmick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment III.
Experiment III has closed the distance and engaged Gimmick in a clinch.
Experiment III digs a right hand into Gimmick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gimmick's gas tank.
Gimmick is leaning against Experiment III and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment III lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gimmick backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment III.
Gimmick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment III scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gimmick is looking to improve his position.
Gimmick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Experiment III.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III winds up and cracks Gimmick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Experiment III there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimmick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Experiment III scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gimmick is trying to control but can't.
Experiment III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Experiment III misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Experiment III cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gimmick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Experiment III avoids the attempt from Gimmick to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Gimmick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Experiment III thowing shots but they're missing.
Gimmick tries to hold on but Experiment III postures up.
Gimmick working to try and regain half guard.
Experiment III working Gimmick over with strikes here.
Gimmick tries to reverse the position but Experiment III maintains control.
Gimmick holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Experiment III tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Experiment III goes for an armbar but Gimmick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gimmick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III keeping moving, preventing Gimmick from controlling successfully.
Gimmick stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment III.
Gimmick wanted to stand there but Experiment III had control of the position.
Experiment III wants to sweep but no luck.
Gimmick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gimmick defends it easily.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Gimmick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gimmick throws a push kick but Experiment III slaps the foot to one side.
Experiment III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment III thuds his right hand into Gimmick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment III shoots in but no luck this time.
Experiment III misses with a body shot.
Experiment III takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gimmick misses with a looping right.
Gimmick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment III misses with a body shot.
Gimmick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment III changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gimmick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gimmick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick tries to bench press Experiment III off him but Experiment III keeps the position.
Experiment III thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Experiment III tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gimmick's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gimmick can't do much from the bottom here.
Gimmick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Experiment III.
Gimmick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Experiment III's best efforts.
Gimmick trying to control here.
Experiment III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Experiment III there.
Gimmick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Experiment III tries to free his leg and advance position but Gimmick is retaining full guard.
Experiment III forces his way into half guard.
Experiment III sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimmick defending well though.
Gimmick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gimmick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gimmick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gimmick trying to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III is working to get back to half guard.
Gimmick looking to control but Experiment III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gimmick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Experiment III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Experiment III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gimmick controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gimmick trying to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
Gimmick controlling his opponent.
Experiment III is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment III is working hard here to advance position.
Gimmick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Experiment III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russian Experiment III will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gimmick ducks under a wild hook from Experiment III.
Gimmick lands a jab to Experiment III's midsection.
Gimmick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Experiment III.
An inside leg kick lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick tries a head kick but it misses.
Gimmick sizes up Experiment III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gimmick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gimmick connects with a jab.
Experiment III avoids the body shot from Gimmick.
A combination from Gimmick does no damage.
Gimmick loads up on a big right hand but Experiment III slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Experiment III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gimmick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gimmick misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment III, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gimmick. That's going to slow Experiment III down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gimmick.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gimmick just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimmick.
Gimmick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Experiment III misses with a straight right.
Experiment III changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gimmick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gimmick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Gimmick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Experiment III lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick can't do much from the bottom here.
Experiment III works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Experiment III creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gimmick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gimmick gets back to half guard.
Experiment III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gimmick's head.
Gimmick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Experiment III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Experiment III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gimmick is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Experiment III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gimmick trying to control but Experiment III postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gimmick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gimmick circles away.
Gimmick scores with a jab to the body.
Gimmick scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gimmick throws a head kick but Experiment III moves out of range.
Gimmick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gimmick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gimmick.
Gimmick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gimmick throws a series of punches but Experiment III avoids them all with ease.
Experiment III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gimmick keeps Experiment III at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimmick.
Justin Gimmick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gimmick scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Experiment III misses
and Gimmick counters with a nice leg kick.
Experiment III throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gimmick counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gimmick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gimmick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gimmick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gimmick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gimmick throws a combination. Experiment III tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Justin Gimmick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment III tries to move into range but Gimmick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gimmick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gimmick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gimmick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment III is rocked!
Gimmick cracks Experiment III with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Gimmick! Justin Gimmick retains his lightweight title!
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