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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Geisbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Duval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Geisbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Duval!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duval clinches up against the cage.
Geisbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duval just stands there and leans against the cage.
Geisbert misses with the head strike.
Geisbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duval blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geisbert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duval was covering up waiting for the punch and Geisbert finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duval manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geisbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Duval wants to control from the top but Geisbert keeps moving.
Duval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duval wants to pass the guard but Geisbert is keeping the position.
Duval decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Geisbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Geisbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duval counters with a takedown into side control.
Duval decides to stand up, so the ref orders Geisbert to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Geisbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duval looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Duval lands a nice forearm strike.
Geisbert wants to control but Duval postures up.
Geisbert misses with a strike from the bottom.
Geisbert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Duval tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Duval is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Geisbert will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Duval 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.
Duval working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duval working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Geisbert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duval.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Duval dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duval moves into the clinch successfully.
Duval wants to take the fight to the mat but Geisbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duval is trying to break free.
Geisbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Duval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duval is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Geisbert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duval prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Geisbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duval misses with a takedown attempt - Geisbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geisbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geisbert closes the distance and clinches.
Duval has Geisbert pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval tries to land knees in the clinch but Geisbert avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duval throws an elbow but misses.
Duval lands a right hand.
Duval breaks from the clinch.
Geisbert tries to clinch but Duval is having none of it.
Geisbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geisbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Geisbert tries to clinch there but Duval circles away.
Geisbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duval circles away.
Duval drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Geisbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duval decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisbert doesn't manage to clinch there - Duval circles away.
Duval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duval takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duval scoring with strikes but Geisbert is staying in there.
Duval trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Geisbert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Geisbert wants to hold on but Duval pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval with good strikes from the mount here!
Duval lands a heavy elbow.
Duval content just to control the position here.
Duval scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Duval pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duval lands a heavy elbow.
Duval looking to control but Geisbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Duval lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duval landing strikes from the mount.
Duval connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Geisbert is rocked!
Duval controlling from the full mount.
Oh Geisbert is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duval avoids the attempt from Geisbert to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duval working the ground and pound effectively.
Duval controlling from mount.
Geisbert seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Duval.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Duval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Duval works over Geisbert's head and body with a nice combination.
Geisbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geisbert moves into the clinch.
Duval changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geisbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geisbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Duval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duval.
Duval throws a body kick the misses
and Geisbert counters with a nice body shot.
Geisbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Geisbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geisbert misses with a takedown attempt
and Duval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephen Geisbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Geisbert enables Duval to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Geisbert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Geisbert wants to get back to his feet but Duval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval is in close to Geisbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duval stands up over Geisbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duval is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duval's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Duval was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Geisbert to the mat! Geisbert manages to get full guard.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geisbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duval scoring with some ground and pound.
Geisbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Duval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duval prevents Geisbert from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval is nestled in close to Geisbert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duval is controlling the pace.
Geisbert is trying to maintain the position but Duval is very close to passing his half guard.
Duval stalling.
Duval decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duval is taking a breather. Geisbert 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.
Duval drops an elbow to the side of Geisbert's head.
Duval escapes and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duval looking to score a takedown here. Geisbert is defending well but Duval drives through and ends up in Geisbert's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Duval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duval 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Duval!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Duval thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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