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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles Gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetsu comes to the cage accompanied by I like the view. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles Gerard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerard throws a jab when Zetsu was well out of range.
Gerard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Gerard misses.
Zetsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Gerard throws a poor cross that misses
and Zetsu counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gerard misses.
Gerard misses with an uppercut. Zetsu saw that one coming.
Gerard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Zetsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zetsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerard is just out of range.
Gerard swings widly with a right hand
and Zetsu counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsu misses with a leg kick
and Gerard counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerard scores with a jab to the head.
Gerard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerard blocks a leg kick.
Zetsu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerard if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetsu.
Gerard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerard throws a right and a left that Zetsu avoids nicely.
Zetsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Zetsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gerard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu throws a leg kick which misses Gerard's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerard tries to avoid it.
Zetsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gerard.
Gerard clinches.
Gerard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerard can't find room to land a body shot as Zetsu controls the action.
A body shot lands from Gerard.
Gerard blocking some punches.
Gerard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zetsu lands a body shot.
Gerard looks gassed!
Zetsu is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Zetsu.
Gerard tries a body shot but Zetsu blocks it.
Gerard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zetsu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zetsu tries to throw a body punch but Gerard avoids it by throwing Zetsu back against the cage.
Gerard throws a punch but it's blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gerard pushes Zetsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zetsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetsu's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zetsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gerard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zetsu misses with a wild body shot.
Zetsu misses with a straight right.
Gilles Gerard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerard swings for the body but Zetsu moves out of range.
Zetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Gerard moves out of range easily.
Gerard cracks Zetsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerard throws the left hand but Zetsu avoids the punch easily.
Zetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerard moves away.
Zetsu slips a jab from Gerard.
Zetsu scores with a nice right hand.
Gerard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerard ducks under a wild hook from Zetsu.
Gerard misses with an uppercut.
Zetsu slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gerard, right into the meat.
Gerard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zetsu dodges the punch combination from Gerard.
Zetsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard jabs Zetsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zetsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilles Gerard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zetsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerard moves away from the strike by Zetsu.
Gerard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gerard seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerard wants to work for an arm triangle but Zetsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zetsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zetsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zetsu, not yet.
Gerard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zetsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerard with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerard wants to stand but Zetsu is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu is trying to keep Gerard in close.
Gerard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gerard preventing the sweep.
Gerard trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zetsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zetsu 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.
Gerard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerard throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gerard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerard trying to control but Zetsu is working from the bottom.
Gerard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zetsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zetsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerard is looking to work some ground and pound but Zetsu has wrist control.
Gerard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zetsu's head.
Gerard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerard stands up over Zetsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsu keeping moving, preventing Gerard from controlling successfully.
Zetsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zetsu pulls Gerard in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerard looking to pass the guard.
Gilles Gerard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerard scoring with some ground and pound.
Gerard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gerard forces his way into half guard.
Gerard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zetsu keeps working.
Gerard is thwarting Zetsu's attempts to control the position.
Zetsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerard lands strikes from half guard.
Zetsu tries to roll over but Gerard keeps him under control.
Zetsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zetsu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gerard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zetsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zetsu is holding on to half guard well.
Gerard drops an elbow to the side of Zetsu's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zetsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gerard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gerard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zetsu is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilles Gerard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zetsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is getting worse.
Gerard missing with a left hand there. Zetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerard moves into the clinch.
Gerard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gerard is looking to work some ground and pound but Zetsu has wrist control.
Gerard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zetsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gerard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerard is looking to escape.
Gerard can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu looking to control but Gerard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerard gets back to half guard.
Zetsu escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gerard avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Decent striking displayed by Gerard there.
Gerard looks to land a right hand but Zetsu moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerard blocks the leg kick.
Gerard lands a body shot.
Zetsu is looking to wear down Gerard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerard scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsu avoids the body shot from Gerard.
Gerard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Zetsu tenderised Gerard's leg. Gerard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerard throws a hook but Zetsu avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Zetsu.
Zetsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zetsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zetsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zetsu.
Gerard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetsu looks to throw the jab but Gerard is out of range.
Zetsu tries to work over Gerard's front leg with a kick but Gerard checks it.
Donk. Zetsu catches Gerard right on the button with a cross.
Zetsu lands a jab.
Gerard misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu dips to his left and cracks Gerard with an uppercut!
Zetsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerard looks to land a combination but Zetsu avoids it well.
Jab by Gerard.
Gerard works the jab nicely.
Deidara Zetsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerard staying out of range there.
Zetsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zetsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gerard throws a low kick but Zetsu moves out of range easily.
Gerard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilles Gerard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gerard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zetsu misses with an uppercut. Gerard saw that one coming.
Zetsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gerard cracks the inside of Zetsu's front leg.
Gerard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gerard tries to clinch but Zetsu moves out of range.
Zetsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerard lands a glancing blow to the side of Zetsu's head.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gerard defending well as Zetsu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard's corner calls for a 1-2. Gerard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zetsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerard scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilles Gerard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilles Gerard!
A victorious Gilles Gerard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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