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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gildas Nkunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Kesadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gildas Nkunda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gildas Nkunda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gildas Nkunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Musa Kesadzija!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkunda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nkunda as he jumps to the side.
Kesadzija shoots in and bounces Nkunda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kesadzija is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nkunda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nkunda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kesadzija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kesadzija prevents Nkunda from improving his position.
Kesadzija throws a strike but Nkunda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kesadzija throws a big right hand that misses.
Kesadzija controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nkunda wants to improve his position but instead Kesadzija has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesadzija scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
Kesadzija seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nkunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kesadzija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kesadzija is looking to advance position but Nkunda won't allow it.
Nkunda is looking to improve his position.
Kesadzija takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kesadzija takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kesadzija lands a nice short elbow.
Nkunda is trying to maintain the position but Kesadzija is very close to passing his half guard.
Nkunda gets back to full guard.
Nkunda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nkunda is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kesadzija landing with the ground and pound.
Nkunda is rocked!
Kesadzija cracks Nkunda with a solid left hand.
Oh Nkunda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kesadzija with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesadzija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kesadzija landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesadzija landing with the ground and pound.
Kesadzija is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kesadzija keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkunda's head.
Kesadzija is pushing down on Nkunda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkunda is fighting to maintain full guard but Kesadzija has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kesadzija is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
Kesadzija landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
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. Kesadzija connects with a nice short shot to Nkunda's temple.
Nkunda taking some punishment here, with Kesadzija in his half guard.
Nkunda is defending against the submission attempts here by Kesadzija.
Kesadzija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kesadzija looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkunda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kesadzija is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kesadzija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kesadzija seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kesadzija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkunda wants to control but Kesadzija passes into side.
Nkunda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kesadzija landing strikes.
Nkunda taking a bit of punishment here - Kesadzija scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Kesadzija's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kesadzija working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Kesadzija's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nkunda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesadzija cracks Nkunda with a big elbow.
Kesadzija scores with punches from side control.
Nkunda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kesadzija working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Kesadzija dominated that round.
That's time! Nkunda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Gildas Nkunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Kesadzija.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija shoots in and drives through. Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija fails with a takedown attempt.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Nkunda. No joy for Kesadzija on that attempt.
Gildas Nkunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Nkunda as Kesadzija shoots in.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown but Nkunda shows good takedown defense.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nkunda tries to avoid it but Kesadzija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nkunda to the ground. Nkunda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nkunda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kesadzija is breathing heavily.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesadzija shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija fails to land the takedown.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown but Nkunda sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nkunda as Kesadzija shoots in.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkunda but Nkunda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesadzija.
Kesadzija shoots in and drives through. Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija fails to land the takedown.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown but Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija shoots for a takedown but Nkunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up with Nkunda, looking for a takedown. Kesadzija pushes Nkunda against the cage but Nkunda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Nkunda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
No luck for Kesadzija with that takedown attempt.
Kesadzija tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nkunda swivels and escapes.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nkunda as he jumps to the side.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nkunda as he avoids it easily.
Kesadzija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nkunda tries to avoid it but Kesadzija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nkunda to the ground. Nkunda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up with Nkunda, looking for a takedown. Kesadzija pushes Nkunda against the cage but Nkunda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gildas Nkunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesadzija moves in looking to clinch but Nkunda pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesadzija.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkunda but Nkunda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kesadzija doesn't manage to clinch there - Nkunda circles away.
Kesadzija tries for a takedown but Nkunda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nkunda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkunda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija shoots for a takedown but Nkunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija tries to clinch but Nkunda is having none of it.
Kesadzija fails with the takedown.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Kesadzija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija shoots in for a double leg but Nkunda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija shoots in looking for a takedown. Nkunda tries to sprawl out of it but Kesadzija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nkunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gildas Nkunda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Nkunda is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Kesadzija!
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