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Event: GAMMA#797 Spike v Steel     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Borodin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodin.
Borodin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Borodin dodges the punch combination from Gumption.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Borodin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Borodin scores with a jab to the head.
Borodin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Borodin.
Borodin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borodin slips under a jab.
Borodin throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borodin misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borodin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Borodin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Borodin off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Borodin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Borodin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borodin throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gumption dodges the punch combination from Borodin.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Borodin defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
Borodin misses with a body shot
and Gumption counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption throws the left hand but Borodin avoids the punch easily.
Gumption takes a swing at Borodin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Borodin slips a straight right by Gumption.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Gumption.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Borodin throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Borodin lands with a hook. Gumption tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumption takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Borodin cracks Gumption with an uppercut from hell and Gumption crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Borodin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Gumption wants to sweep here but Borodin controlling him for the moment.
Oh Gumption is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Borodin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SU2#
Borodin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumption, up you get!
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borodin.
Gumption takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gumption misses the jab.#CL2#
Borodin clinches with his opponent.
Borodin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Gumption takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borodin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gumption working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Borodin.
Borodin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borodin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borodin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borodin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borodin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borodin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Borodin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption is trying to break free.
A short left from Borodin.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin lands an elbow that stopped Gumption in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Borodin.
Borodin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Borodin.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Borodin.
A shot in the inside from Borodin.
Borodin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borodin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Borodin stalling against the cage.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption managing to block the knees to the body from Borodin.
Borodin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Borodin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gumption's efforts to push away.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Gumption tumbles to the floor! Borodin threw a big shot that dropped him and now Borodin is on top looking to finish! Gumption has guard but can he survive?! #SU2#
Borodin stands up from Gumption's guard - Borodin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Borodin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gumption crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gumption's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Borodin!
A relieved looking Aleksey Borodin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bubba Gumption stepped up to the mic, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Hiko dodges the punch combination from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
Hiko swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Hiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.#T1#
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Gumption checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko ducks right into an uppercut from Gumption.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Gumption.#T2#
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Gumption.
Nice shot lands for Hiko.
Hiko works over Gumption's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiko tests Gumption's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Gumption cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiko misses with the combination.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A good leg kick by Hiko.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Gumption misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gumption trying to control here.
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but Gumption defending well.
Hiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption tries to roll over but Hiko keeps him under control.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gumption is trying to stand up here but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gumption is looking to escape.
Gumption is controlling Hiko's trapped leg to prevent Hiko from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Gumption lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko'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.
#R2#
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gumption scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Hiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gumption jabs at Hiko's body.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Gumption will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gumption sprawls and moves away.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumption to the mat! Gumption manages to get full guard.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to sweep him here.
Gumption is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Gumption managing to control the position.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko prevents Gumption from getting back to his feet.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hiko stops Gumption from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumption keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko is working Gumption over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko with a nice head shot there.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Hiko stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
Hiko trying to control but Gumption is working from the bottom.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumption is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hiko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiko.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko keeping moving, preventing Gumption from controlling successfully.
Gumption with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiko avoids a kick to the body.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gumption is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Hiko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gumption is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hiko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gumption is trying to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
Hiko landing strikes. #T1#
Gumption on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gumption is trying to buck Hiko off.
Gumption tries to buck Hiko off but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
Hiko working the body and head with strikes.
Gumption is trying to get back to half guard.
Gumption is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko lands a few punches from side control.
Hiko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gumption can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Hiko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gumption knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hiko working the ground and pound from side control.
Gumption tries to bench press Hiko off him but Hiko keeps the position.
Hiko is working Gumption over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption is trying to control Hiko's posture but Hiko avoids it.
A big shot lands for Hiko! That's hurt Gumption! Will he recover? Hiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Bubba Gumption was interviewed post fight and said 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#790 Sidious v Fungus     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Gumption misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gumption! Pony lets Gumption back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption misses with a double jab.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Pony slips the punch.
Pony throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Gumption misses #KD2#
and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gumption! Pony lets Gumption back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Pony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pony moves away.
Pony tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gumption! Pony lets Gumption back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pony gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gumption.
Gumption fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pony has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Gumption bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pony.
Pony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gumption misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Pony counters with a nice right hand that sends Gumption toppling to the canvas! Gumption scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pony finish him?!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Gumption motions for Pony to come forward. Gumption throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Gumption.
Pony looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption feints and then cracks Pony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pony down. #T2#
Gumption scores with a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Pony's head but Pony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pony throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Pony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.
Pony defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
Pony is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pony slips under a jab from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a combination #CL2#
and Pony counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Gumption pushes Pony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumption is defending well for now.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pony.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pony works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gumption takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Pony blocks the elbow strike.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gumption digs a right hand into Pony's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pony's gas tank.
Pony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pony dodges an elbow strike from Gumption. #BC#
Gumption pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Gumption with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Pony appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumption lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pony will feel that in the morning.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
And Pony responds with a good body kick, but Gumption manages to step out the way in time.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pony on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pony at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Pony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gumption's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gumption scores with a hook to the body. Pony takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pony flicks out a counter leg kick but Gumption steps away.
Gumption throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Pony to counter with a crisp jab.
Pony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a hook but Pony avoids it easily.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Gumption.#CUT#
It looks like Pony Pony has been cut.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pony tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Pony slips under a jab.
Gumption is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pony's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Pony counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gumption misses with a body shot
and Pony counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Pony!
Pony Pony thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Saric counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Saric lands a big uppercut and Gumption crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gumption looks OK. Saric waves Gumption back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gumption cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Gumption scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
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!
Gumption misses with a right hand
and Saric counters with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Saric cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Saric cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!
Saric doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gumption misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric knocks out Gumption with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Saric before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Saric picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#781 Sin v Rones     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pankratios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Pankratios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gumption looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pankratios tries to clinch but Gumption moves away
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pankratios swinging wildly here.
Gumption slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Pankratios.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a good jab.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Pankratios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gumption wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
Pankratios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gumption wants to get back to full guard.
Pankratios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Gumption is positioning himself well to prevent Pankratios advancing to mount.
Pankratios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumption pushes Pankratios off looking to stand but Pankratios dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Gumption has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pankratios is on him like a limpet, forcing Gumption back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pankratios has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pankratios tries to score a body lock takedown but Gumption shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gumption is looking to break free of the clinch but Pankratios has double underhooks. #T2#
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Pankratios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pankratios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pankratios blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Pankratios tries for a takedown but Gumption manages to get underhooks.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumption tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pankratios avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Pankratios is trying to drag Gumption to the mat but Gumption just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellas Pankratios.
Pankratios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pankratios backwards.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pankratioss head.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gumption avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Pankratios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pankratios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Pankratios moves out of range of the strikes.
Pankratios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pankratios blocks a jab.
Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Pankratios's corner calls for a 1-2. Pankratios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption dips to his left and cracks Pankratios with an uppercut!
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Pankratios stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Gumption drops Pankratios with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pankratios looks back up at him and smiles so Gumption waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #KD#
Gumption sends Pankratios crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gumption is motioning to the referee to let Pankratios up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Pankratios is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pankratios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pankratios is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Gumption looks for the body kick but Pankratios saw that one coming.
Pankratios feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Gumption looks to land a combination but Pankratios avoids it well.
Pankratios feints the counter takedown.
Pankratios seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Pankratios moved out of range.
Pankratios misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pankratios.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Gumption.#T1#
Pankratios on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!#ROC#
Pankratios is rocked!
Pankratios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Pankratios avoided it.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Pankratios fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pankratios swinging wildly here.
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pankratios tries to clinch but Gumption moves out of range.
Pankratios wants to clinch but Gumption slips to the side
and Gumption counters with a solid body kick.
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Pankratios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pankratios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption swings for the body but Pankratios moves out of range.
Pankratios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption thumps Pankratios with a low kick.#T3#
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pankratios changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pankratios tries to clinch up.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pankratios was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Pankratios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Pankratios checks it.#TD2#
Pankratios closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gumption is trying to control Pankratios's posture but Pankratios avoids it.
Gumption sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pankratios wants to take a breather but Gumption is having none of it.
Gumption wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
Gumption is working hard here to advance position.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pankratios seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hellas Pankratios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Pankratios there.
Gumption is trying to stand.
Gumption preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Pankratios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pankratios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pankratios changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pankratios tries to clinch up
and Gumption counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Pankratios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Pankratios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.
Gumption throws a jab when Pankratios was well out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Pankratios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pankratios staying out of range there.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pankratios.
Pankratios takes one to the chin there.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Pankratios slips the punch.
Pankratios shoots for a takedown but Gumption saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Pankratios moved away.
Gumption connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pankratios momentarily. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gumption. No joy for Pankratios on that attempt. #KD#
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Pankratios is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Gumption delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pankratios like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Gumption avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Dog.
Gumption misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Dog misses. #CL#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Gumption is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Gumption keeps control of Dog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Gumption avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Dog pushes off an throws an elbow but Gumption leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gumption is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.#BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dog clinches up against the cage.
Gumption blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dog scores a nice knee to the body.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dog pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dog takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Gumption. #T2#
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD2#
Gumption lands a big head kick that sends Dog tumbling to the mat! Gumption takes a step backwards and waves Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dog is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Dog wants to clinch up but Gumption keeps it at a distance.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dog square on the jaw! Damn, Dog is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Big Dog stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Trew.#CL2#
Trew rushes Gumption and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trew has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Knees to the body from Trew.
Gumption unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gumption takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Trew controls his hands.
Trew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Trew backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trew.
A head punch on the inside from Trew fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
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!
A short uppercut from Gumption.
Trew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards. #T1#
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trew is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumption is defending well for now.#BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Trew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumption works Trew's body with a nice hook.
Trew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trew moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Trew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Trew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption misses with the body kick
enabling Trew to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption throws a lazy head kick
and Trew counters with a good low kick that Gumption was not able to check. #T2#
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Trew is just out of range.
Trew throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Trew takes the fight into the clinch.
Trew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gumption avoids it.
Gumption scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trew lands a nice elbow.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Trew instigates a clinch. #T3#
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Trew.
Trew is trying to break the clinch but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption. #CUT#
That has opened up Archie Trew's cut even more.
Trew misses with the head strike.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trew misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumption misses with a hook
and Trew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trew.
Trew walks into a jab.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Trew tries to clinch but Gumption is having none of it. #CL2#
Trew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Gumption on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trew trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption throws a right hand that misses
and Trew counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption misses with a leg kick
and Trew counters with an outside leg kick.
Trew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a double jab
and Trew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Trew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gumption blocks the elbow strike.
Trew scores a nice knee to the body.
Trew lands a good knee to the midsection. Gumption won't want to take too many of those.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
Trew looking to throw knees to the head but Gumption is blocking nicely.
Trew lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Trew will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Trew connects with a leg kick. Gumption looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumption is looking to chop away at Trew's legs.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
It seemed like Trew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumption has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trew tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trew moves into the clinch.
Trew pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trew prevents Gumption from breaking the clinch.
Trew prevents a body shot from Gumption. #T1#
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
Trew tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gumption avoids the elbow strike from Trew, against the cage.
Trew is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumption is defending well for now.#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption lands the left hand.#CUT#
The cut above Archie Trew's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
Archie Trew's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#768 Curry v Spike     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Gumption misses with a hook. Wolfsbruder ducked under it nicely.
Gumption defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolfsbruder is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Wolfsbruder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfsbruder.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gumption jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gumption pushes Wolfsbruder away with a front kick.
Gumption throws a hook but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Gumption lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good body shot.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Gumption throws a leg kick which misses Wolfsbruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolfsbruder tries to avoid it.
A jab from Gumption does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Wolfsbruder scores with the left hand. Gumption knows he should have avoided that one.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Wolfsbruder's head but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolfsbruder! But no joy.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wolfsbruder jabs at Gumption's body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wolfsbruder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfsbruder digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
Wolfsbruder slips under a jab from Gumption.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Wolfsbruder moved out of range nicely.
Gumption takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Wolfsbruder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumptions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gumption takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Gumption defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a good low kick that Wolfsbruder was not able to check.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Gumption takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gumption's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolfsbruder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gumption scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Wolfsbruder. Beautiful body shot.
Wolfsbruder dips to his left and cracks Gumption with an uppercut!
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Wolfsbruder saw that one coming.
Gumption takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gumption had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gumption fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Gumption misses with a straight left. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfsbruder.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a sloppy body shot
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Gumption bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Gumption listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Wolfsbruder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolfsbruder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gumption fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfsbruder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumption finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolfsbruder's head.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot that snaps Gumption's head back.
Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wolfsbruder.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gumption might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfsbruder avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Gumption misses.
It seemed like Wolfsbruder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Wolfsbruder connects with a single shot there.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Wolfsbruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Gumption throws a hook but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Gumption takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfsbruder connects with a single shot there.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumption takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Wolfsbruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
A lazy body kick from Wolfsbruder
and Gumption counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
letting Wolfsbruder counter with a right hand.
Wolfsbruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
A lazy left from Wolfsbruder finds it's target.
Gumption takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice head shot.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gumption moves forwards but Wolfsbruder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolfsbruder works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Wolfsbruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gumption.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Wolfsbruder finds it's way through Gumption's defenses.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Wolfsbruder moves away from the strike by Gumption.
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!
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Wolfsbruder lands with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice hook to Gumption's body. Gumption takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder connects with a looping right hand.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gumption looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gumption slips a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolfsbruder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Gumption staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Wolfsbruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Wolfsbruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice hook to Gumption's body. Gumption takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Wolfsbruder jabs at Gumption's body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption avoids a kick to the body.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfsbruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild combination.
Wolfsbruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Wolfsbruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfsbruder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Wolfsbruder ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gumption looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bubba Gumption has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfsbruder connects with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gumption on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gumption throws the left hand but Wolfsbruder avoids the punch easily.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Wolfsbruder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
and Wolfsbruder counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gumption! He's just covering up as Wolfsbruder starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elric Wolfsbruder!
A relieved looking Elric Wolfsbruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Gumption's head back.
Gumption works the jab nicely.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reem feints the counter takedown.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reem is looking to chop away at Gumption's legs.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Reem tenderised Gumption's leg. Gumption is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem misses with a hook.#T1#
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Reem with the counter takedown but Gumption avoids it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Gumption lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reem misses with a body punch
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gumption, as that shot connected.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem lands with a cross.
Gumption seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gumption misses the jab.#T2#
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Reem slips a straight right by Gumption.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reem! But no joy.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumption momentarily.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Reem rushes Gumption and presses him up against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Reem. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
letting Reem counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reem has knocked Gumption down with a huge combo! Reem steps away and waves a wobbly Gumption back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#CL2#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Reem.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Reem has Gumption pushed against the cage.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Reem has Gumption pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem is pushing Gumption up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gumption misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Reem lands a left and a right that send Gumption crashing to the mat, dazed. Reem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reem misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
Reem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.#T1#
Reem missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Reem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gumption jabs Reem right on the nose. Reem blinks but takes it well.
Gumption walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption misses with a left hand
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem cracks the inside of Gumption's front leg.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Gumption's knee but Gumption avoids it well.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Reem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gumption to the canvas! Gumption doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
After the big win, Umberto Reem made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gumption as he connects with a hook.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gumption takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele misses with some punches.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Steele is working Gumption over against the cage.
Gumption is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage. #T1#
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gumption avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumption is defending well for now.
Gumption wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Gumption avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steele prevents a body shot from Gumption. #T2#
Gumption blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Steele.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gumption.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele presses Gumption against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gumption lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gumption's efforts to push away.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Gumption won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Steele presses Gumption against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gumption's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Gumption avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gumption avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gumption's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steele cracks Gumption with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele stuns Gumption with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Steele clinches.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Gumption, against the cage.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele is working Gumption over against the cage.
Gumption avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Steele.
Gumption on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Good body shot from Steele.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Gumption's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gumption lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gumption lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gumption lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Steele.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Steele.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Steele. #T2#
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Steele lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele pushes Gumption back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Steele presses Gumption against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gumption's defenses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gumption avoids it.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Steele creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gumption! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Steele.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#756 SissyPants v Curry     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Gumption avoids a kick to the body.
Vee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption takes one on the button.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Gumption walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption jabs Vee right on the nose. Vee blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Gumption slips under a jab from Vee.
Gumption half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vee defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Nice shot by Vee.
Vee tries to land a leg kick but Gumption saw it coming and moves away.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vee misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with an inside leg kick.
Vee scores with a hook.#T1#
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Vee moves into the clinch.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vee digs a right hand into Gumption's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumption's gas tank.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee blocks a body shot from Gumption. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee tries to clinch but Gumption is having none of it.
Vee wants to clinch.
A cross from Vee lands.#T2#
Gumption scores with a nice strike.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption misses with a body punch
and Vee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee tests Gumption's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption moves out of range as Vee strikes.
Gumption is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gumption had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Gumption takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption swinging wildly here.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vee slips under a jab from Gumption.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Vee throws out a leg kick but Gumption moves out of range and Vee only half commits.
Vee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gumption checks it well.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Gumption. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vee.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vee lands with a shot to the body.
Vee tries to clinch up but Gumption circles away and keeps his distance.
Vee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee misses with a series of wild punches.
Gumption appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Vee looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Gumption is predictable there
and Vee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Vee avoided it.
A shot to the body from Vee misses
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vee misses with a straight right. #T4#
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Vee rushes Gumption and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Vee.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gumption escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vee misses with a body shot
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Vee doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption throws a leg kick
and Vee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vee throws a sloppy body shot
and Gumption makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption throws a right hand that misses
and Vee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption throws a low kick but Vee avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vee.
Gumption walks into a left hand.
Vee avoids the body shot from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vee throws out the jab.
Vee throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Vee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Vee moves out of range.
Vee lands a slapping body shot.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Vee sees coming a mile off.
Vee cracks Gumption with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gumption doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vee to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Vee instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a knee to the body.
Gumption lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Vee cracks Gumption with a nice body shot.#T1#
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption digs a right hand into Vee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vee's gas tank.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Vee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumption.
A short left from Gumption.
Gumption creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vee's defenses.
Gumption works on Vee's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumption pushes Vee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gumption pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Vee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Vee moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.#T2#
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vee throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vee swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Vee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vee moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick. #CL2#
Vee moves into the clinch successfully.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vee.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Vee.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Vee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a nice uppercut.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee cracks Gumption with a good jab.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vee moves away.
Vee scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Vee jumps back.
Vee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vee lands with an overhand left.
Gumption takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Vee drives through and clinches with Gumption against the cage.
A short left from Gumption.
Gumption lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Gumption pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vee lands a nice hook to Gumption's body. Gumption takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gumption looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Vee as he connects with a hook.
Vee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption keeps the fight on the outside.
Vee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption walks into a straight right hand from Vee.
Vee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee connects with a right hand. Gumption shakes it off.
Vee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Vee closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Vee has Gumption up against the cage in a clinch.
Vee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Vee misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Vee tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it. #BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Vee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee throws a low kick but Gumption avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vee wants to clinch up but Gumption keeps it at a distance.
Vee digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
Vee blocks the body kick.
Vee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gumption with a body shot.
Gumption misses with a hook to the body
and Vee counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jab, jab by Vee - just one landing. #CL2#
Vee pushes Gumption up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumption scores with a hook to the body.
Vee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vee lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gumption escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Vee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vee throws a shot to the body.
Vee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Vee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gumption misses with the combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Vee sees coming a mile off.
Gumption avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bubba Gumption has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumption misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Vee coming out on top.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vee's knee momentarily.
Vee moves in looking to clinch but Gumption pushes him off.
Gumption takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Gumption thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Vee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vee misses with a jab to the body
and Gumption counters with a good low kick that Vee was not able to check.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Vee thuds a left hand into Gumption's body.
Vee checks a leg kick.
Vee throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Vee. #CL2#
Vee closes the distance and pushes Gumption back into the cage.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee scores with a hook to the body.
Gumption throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vee tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Vee tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Vee.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Vee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee working aggressively here.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubba Gumption has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Vee as the two fighters clinch.
Vee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Vee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Vee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vee 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee!

Post fight, Brandon Vee took to the microphone: 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
Spike throws a sloppy head kick
and Gumption counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spike thinking.
Spike has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gumption is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Spike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Spike off balance momentarily.
Spike tries to bum rush Gumption with a series of wild strikes but Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gumption fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spike just manages to avoid it.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Spike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spike missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Spike there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Spike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunray Spike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumption throws a jab when Spike was well out of range.
A big left from Spike misses. #T1#
Spike misses with a combination
and Gumption counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Spike
and Gumption counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sunray Spike has been cut.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Spike is just out of range.
Spike connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumption lands a nice hook to Spike's body. Spike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gumption with a jab.
Gumption throws a hook but Spike avoids it easily.
Spike misses with a double jab
letting Gumption counter with a right hand.
Spike throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spike. #T2#
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spike moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Spike throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range. #KD#
Gumption sends Spike crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gumption is motioning to the referee to let Spike up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Spike connects with an inside leg kick.
Spike moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spike looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Spike looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Spike avoided it.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Spike moved away.
Spike throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumption counters with a straight right hand.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Spike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Spike slips a straight right by Gumption.
Spike misses with a body kick.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gumption misses with a body shot
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spike misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spike misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Gumption.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spike just manages to avoid it.
Spike connects with a body shot that sends Gumption's belly button to the back.
Spike misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Gumption tenderised Spike's leg. Spike is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Spike scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spike.
As Spike looks to move away, Gumption throws a big counter combo but Spike just gets out of the way.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spike.
As Spike backs away, Gumption returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spike lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick from Spike.
Spike chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Spike's belly button to the back.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Spike misses with a body shot
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunray Spike's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spike scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Spike digs a good hook to Gumption's body.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.
Gumption takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spike throws a leg kick but Gumption checks it.
Spike lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gumption takes a step back to recover.
Spike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spike throws a leg kick that misses.
Spike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spike, as that shot connected.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spike counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spike on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gumption takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gumption lands a jab to Spike's midsection.
Spike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spike scores with a spinning back kick!
Spike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spike's calf.
Spike moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Spike throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Gumption doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Spike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption slips under a jab from Spike.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spike lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Spike. That snapped Gumption's head back.
Spike lands a leg kick that knocks Gumption off balance momentarily.
Gumption lands a head shot.
Spike gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Spike swinging wildly here.
Spike lands a head kick! #T3#
Spike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gumption doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spike was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Spike throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption misses the jab.
Spike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a double jab
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gumption thows a body kick. Spike tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gumption throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gumption.#T4#
Spike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption looks to throw the jab but Spike is out of range.
Spike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gumption throws a leg kick which misses Spike's front leg but catches the back leg as Spike tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption throws a hook but Spike avoids it easily.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spike lands with an overhand left.
Spike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spike avoids it.
Spike connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheers as Spike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gumption doesn't seem phased though.
Spike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunray Spike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sunray Spike's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spike fails to land with a series of punches.
Gumption appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Gumption cracks Spike with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Spike to stand back up!#ROC#
Spike is rocked!
Spike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gumption counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Spike! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#748 Bubba v Sissypants     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by SissyPants. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of SissyPants.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a lunging right hand
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
SissyPants slips a jab from Gumption.
SissyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
SissyPants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
SissyPants tries to counter with a clinch but Gumption shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Gumption misses
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SissyPants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
SissyPants moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from SissyPants.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption gets through SissyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
SissyPants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SissyPants lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws a hook but SissyPants avoids it easily.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
SissyPants smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
SissyPants cracks Gumption with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gumption tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but SissyPants pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gumption is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants is the new super heavyweight champion!
FannyPack SissyPants very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Bubba Gumption stepped up to the mic, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked Heimendahl down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly Heimendahl back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Thorbjorn Heimendahl has been cut.
Gumption throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Heimendahl crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Tua lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua slips under a jab from Gumption.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua .
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .
Gumption connects with a single shot there.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Gumption was just out of range.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Tua misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch but Gumption swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Tua .
It seemed like Gumption was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Tua misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##KD2#
Gumption drops Tua with a beautiful combination! Tua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gumption is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tua up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gumption from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tua 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
After the big win, Bubba Gumption made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Gumption bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gumption tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Gumption has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gumption looks to throw the jab but Curry is out of range.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Curry connects with a leg kick. Gumption looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Curry moved out of range nicely.
Curry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumption counters with a nice body shot.
Curry digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Gumption throws a big counter head kick but Curry avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Curry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Curry is breathing heavily.#T1#
Curry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gumption paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gumption digs a good hook to Curry's body.
Gumption fails to land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Gumption cracks Curry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Curry to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curry motions for Gumption to come forward. Curry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gumption has time to react.#KD2#
Gumption sends Curry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gumption is motioning to the referee to let Curry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Curry is rocked!
Curry walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Gumption swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Gumption!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bubba Gumption thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1##CL#
SissyPants rushes Gumption and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SissyPants works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
SissyPants misses with the head strike.
SissyPants blocks an uppercut.
SissyPants lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SissyPants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from SissyPants as the two fighters clinch.
SissyPants working some nice short punches in the clinch.
SissyPants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SissyPants presses Gumption against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gumption looks winded!
SissyPants cracks Gumption with a nice body shot.
SissyPants lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Gumption blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from SissyPants.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
SissyPants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
SissyPants makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
SissyPants lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SissyPants lands a nice shot to the body.
SissyPants goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SissyPants lands with a short shot to the head.
SissyPants working aggressively here. #T1#
SissyPants lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SissyPants.
SissyPants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SissyPants scores with a shoulder strike.
SissyPants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SissyPants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
SissyPants lands an uppercut.
SissyPants throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumptions head.
A short uppercut from SissyPants.
SissyPants tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing SissyPants back against the cage.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by SissyPants.
SissyPants lands a left hand.
SissyPants blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from SissyPants.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SissyPants scores with a hook to the body.
SissyPants lands a body shot in the clinch.
SissyPants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
SissyPants scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head. #T2#
SissyPants scores with an uppercut up the middle.
SissyPants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
SissyPants cracks Gumption with a nice body shot.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Gumption is still on wobbly legs! Can SissyPants finish him?
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from SissyPants.
SissyPants misses with the head strike.
SissyPants creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gumption with a big uppercut! Gumption tries to clinch up but SissyPants pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gumption to the mat! Gumption covers up and SissyPants unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). FannyPack SissyPants!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, FannyPack SissyPants made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Crushman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crushman scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crushman.
A lazy body kick from Crushman
and Gumption counters with a right hand to the body.
Crushman misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Crushman's shoulder, as Crushman tries to avoid the shot.
Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crushman slips a straight right by Gumption.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption throws a push kick but Crushman slaps the foot to one side.
Gumption misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely.
Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gumption.#T1#
Crushman throws an off balance right hand
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption drops his hands momentarily and Crushman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Crushman stumbling back into the cage.
Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Gumption checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crushman misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with a nice body kick.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Crushman tried to score with a low kick but Gumption checks it.
Gumption jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Crushman moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Crushman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gumption is able to avoid easily.
Crushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumptions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.#T2#
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gumption is looking to wear down Crushman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crushman moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Crushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption lands a nice hook to Crushman's body. Crushman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Crushman misses.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crushman looks winded!
Gumption connects with an inside leg kick.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumption throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crushman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crushman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it.
Gumption jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.
Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
A little jabbing left from Crushman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Crushman keeps the fight on the outside.
Crushman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Gumption.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crushman.
Gumption takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD#
Gumption lands a left and a right that send Crushman crashing to the mat, dazed. Gumption thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Gumption takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gumption tries to clinch there but Crushman circles away.
Crushman lands a jab to the head.
Crushman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crushman avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crushman.
Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumption with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crushman to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption moves out of range of the leg kick from Crushman.
Gumption is looking to slow Crushman down with leg kicks.
Crushman with a jab.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Crushman scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Crushman moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Gumption paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Crushman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gumption finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gumption throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crushman's hands.#CUT#
The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Gumption doesn't manage to clinch there - Crushman circles away. #CL#
Gumption gets a clinch.
Crushman lands with a right to the head.
Crushman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumption trying to stall but Crushman improves his position.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman.
Crushman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crushman is breathing heavily.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Gumption blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
Gumption will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crushman up against the cage.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crushman.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Gumption lands an elbow inside.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Gumption.
Daniel Crushman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption leaning against his opponent.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
Gumption stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
Gumption digs a right hand underneath Crushman's ribcage. Crushman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumption lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
Daniel Crushman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#723 Bubba v Kruger 2     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gumption throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger thuds a left hand into Gumption's body.
Gumption swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gumption lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Gumption throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger throws a sloppy body shot
and Gumption counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Gumption avoids it.
Gumption has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Kruger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Gumption. #T2#
Kruger blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Gumption wants to slow Kruger down by chopping away at his legs.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Kruger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gumption lands a jab to the head.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Gumption forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gumption.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kruger.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gumption pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption trying to control the position but instead, Kruger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gumption into the cage.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Kruger is working Gumption over against the cage.#BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumption misses the jab.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption connects with a crisp jab.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kruger blocks the body kick.
Kruger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger misses the body punch
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumption throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger jabs Gumption to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gumption looks winded!
Kruger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gumption's head.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gumption throws a low kick, looking for Kruger's leg but Kruger calmly moves out of range.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger tried to counter with a leg kick but Gumption avoided it.
Kruger lands a jab.
Gumption throws a lazy body kick
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger throws a chopping leg kick but Gumption manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Gumption.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Gumption was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger cracks Gumption with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruger as he connects with a hook.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Gumption.
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger is looking to counter punch.
Gumption scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Kruger looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Gumption is looking to clinch.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Kruger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Gumption tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gumption.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Kruger.
A jab lands there for Gumption.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good work by Kruger as he checks the leg kick.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruger checks the leg kick.
Gumption moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
It seemed like Gumption was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gumption walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
Gumption lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumption is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gumption scores with a hook.#KD#
Kruger lands a big right hand that sends Gumption crashing to the mat! Kruger stays standing though and waves Gumption back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruger.
Gumption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Kruger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gumption sprawling to the canvas! Gumption rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kruger finish him?! #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
Kruger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gumption is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruger finish him?
Gumption takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Gumption avoids it.
Gumption gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kruger points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gumption wakes up just in time to hear Kruger thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Dustin Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Saric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Gumption clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch.
Saric scores with a jab. Gumption acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saric has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gumption is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gumption takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Saric cracks Gumption with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric scoring well with a low kick there.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric misses with a low kick.
Saric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Saric feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.#KD2#
Saric drops Gumption with a beautiful combination! Gumption stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saric is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#T1#
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Saric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gumption works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Saric looks winded!
Gumption cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption lands a glancing blow to the side of Saric's head.
Saric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric scores with a leg kick.
Gumption takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumption counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked Saric down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly Saric back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gumption fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Saric out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Gumption.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption fakes the leg kick and cracks Heimendahl in the body.
Heimendahl looks winded!
Heimendahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up but Gumption circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Heimendahl as he checks the leg kick.
Heimendahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heimendahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gumption wants to slow Heimendahl down by chopping away at his legs.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Heimendahl slips the punch.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heimendahl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Heimendahl lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimendahl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption misses with a right hand
and Heimendahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Heimendahl sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption connects with a body shot.
Gumption lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gumption connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gumption has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heimendahl looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gumption lands a right hand from hell, dropping Heimendahl. Gumption pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gumption throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption misses with a jab to the body
and Kruger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Kruger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumption - the referee stops the clock and Kruger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumption. Kruger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gumption lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruger thows a leg kick but Gumption checks it
and Gumption counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Kruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption misses with a combination
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.#T2#
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Gumption throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Kruger cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kruger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Gumption throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gumption throws a one two combo.
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Kruger's ribs.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with a body shot. #T3#
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Gumption moves into the clinch successfully.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger is trying to push Gumption away but Gumption has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kruger.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Gumption to work.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Gumption tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruger gets an underhook and turns Gumption into the cage.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Gumption looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Gumption lands the left hand.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption throws a combination that misses
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gumption scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Kruger drives through and clinches with Gumption against the cage.
Gumption digs a right hand underneath Kruger's ribcage. Kruger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it. #T2#
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Gumption digs a right hand underneath Kruger's ribcage. Kruger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumption tries to stall but Kruger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Gumption.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kruger.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dustin Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Gumption. #T3#
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head. #BC2#
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Gumption counters with a nice body kick.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Kruger is looking to slow Gumption down with leg kicks.
Gumption thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it
and Kruger counters with a body kick that stops Gumption in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Gumption counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking. #T4#
Gumption throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Kruger thows a leg kick but Gumption checks it
and Gumption counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruger.
Gumption tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Gumption.
Kruger flicks out a counter leg kick but Gumption steps away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruger - that will leave a mark!
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumption swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dustin Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger cracks Gumption with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD2#
Kruger drops Gumption with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gumption looks back up at him and smiles so Kruger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gumption to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gumption looks to clinch but Kruger throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gumption taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dustin Kruger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: Supernova VIII     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick.
Slice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Gumption's head.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption works Slice's body with a nice hook.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Gumption's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption slips under a jab.#T1#
Slice misses with a hook.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Slice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slice will feel that in the morning.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Slice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Gumption off balance momentarily.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gumption doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice throws a leg kick but Gumption sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slice blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gumption has time to react.
Gumption has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Slice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Gumption takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice scores with a hook to the body. Gumption takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice counters with a nice body shot.
Slice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gumption checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slice lunges at Gumption with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gumption's hand.
Gumption swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gumption, as that shot connected.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gumption throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
And Slice counters with a quick kick to the body but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Gumption with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption wants to counter with a clinch but Slice pushes him away.#KD#
Slice drops Gumption with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gumption looks back up at him and smiles so Slice waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slice circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gumption to the canvas! Gumption doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Slice keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Bubba Gumption stepped up to the mic, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Gumption clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
letting Gumption counter with a right hand.
Gumption walks into a left hand.
Bryant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryant there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gumption looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Gumption's belly button to the back.
Bryant misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Bryant feints and as Gumption raises his hands in defense, Bryant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant works over Gumption with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Bryant stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gumption seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Gumption has wrist control.#T2#
Gumption is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bryant is pushing down on Gumption's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gumption is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant is thwarting Gumption's attempts to control the position.
Bryant prevents Gumption from standing back up.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gumption knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryant is keen to just control but Gumption is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bryant working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gumption is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gumption avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Gumption keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant trying to control from half guard but Gumption is working away. #T3#
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Gumption wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gumption tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Gumption is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bryant is pressing down on Gumption's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gumption is holding on for now.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gumption has his hands clasped together around Bryant's back. He's all about the action.
Bryant uses his free foot to push down on Gumption's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gumption.
Gumption regains half guard.#T4#
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gumption is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gumption has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Gumption kicks off Bryant and gets to his feet.
Bryant slips a jab from Gumption.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Gumption shows good takedown defense.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumption momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Gumption finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Gumption was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryant.
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gumption slips under a jab from Bryant.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming. #T1#
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Gumption scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a right hand
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.#T2#
Gumption dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Bryant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Bryant misses with a body shot
and Gumption counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Gumption drops Bryant with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bryant looks back up at him and smiles so Gumption waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Bryant is rocked!
Gumption throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bryant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gumption stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Gerbert Bryant spoke after the fight, saying 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.

 

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Hoyce off balance momentarily.
Hoyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyce throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Hoyce finds it's way through Gumption's defenses.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce scores with a jab to the head.
Hoyce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption throws a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.#KD#
Gumption cracks Hoyce with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoyce looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gumption finish him? #ROC#
Hoyce is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Gumption slips a jab from Hoyce.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoyce seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumption throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoyce throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
As Hoyce looks to move away, Gumption throws a big counter combo but Hoyce just gets out of the way.
Gumption gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hoyce to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hoyce misses with a hook
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoyce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoyce misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
Gumption with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Hoyce jabs Gumption right on the nose. Gumption blinks but takes it well.
Gumption walks into a stiff left hand from Hoyce.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoyce feints and then cracks Gumption's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gumption down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoyce. Gumption shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption slips a straight right by Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a right hand
and Gumption makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Hoyce saw that one coming. #T2#
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoyce throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoyce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Gumption sends Hoyce crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gumption is motioning to the referee to let Hoyce up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Hoyce off balance momentarily.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hoyce, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Gumption feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoyce sprawling to the canvas! Hoyce rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gumption finish him?!
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
Hoyce uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gumption has time to react.
Hoyce blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Hoyce.
Gumption connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hoyce covering up! Gumption comes in with a big uppercut and Hoyce goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Gumption made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#694 Bubba v Simmons     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Simmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandon Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gumption doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Simmons.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gumption digs a good body shot into Simmons's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Gumption throws a sloppy body shot
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons is looking to slow Gumption down with leg kicks.
Simmons avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumption counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Simmons
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Gumption counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.#CL#
Gumption takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumption.
Gumption lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumption.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Gumption. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons digs a good hook to Gumption's body.
Gumption takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Gumption with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gumption has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gumption and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Simmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption misses with a hook. Simmons ducked under it nicely.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simmons checks it well.
Gumption throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Simmons has been cut.
Gumption thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simmons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumption - the referee stops the clock and Simmons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumption. Simmons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Gumption counters with an outside leg kick.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Simmons misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Gumption counters with a nice right hand that sends Simmons toppling to the canvas! Simmons scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gumption finish him?!#ROC#
Simmons is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Simmons gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gumption points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Simmons wakes up just in time to hear Gumption thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Bubba Gumption very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#689 Bubba v Hoyce     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Hoyce loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Hoyce misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoyce throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoyce just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce misses with a right hand #KD#
and Gumption counters with a crisp one two that drops Hoyce! Gumption thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hoyce to his feet! Hoyce is in big trouble!#ROC#
Hoyce is rocked!
Hoyce looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Hoyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Hoyce seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a series of punches but Gumption moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoyce gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gumption gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hoyce is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Bubba Gumption made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#686 Bubba v Golzman     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gumption.
Glozman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Glozman.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Glozman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gumption works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Mitzi Glozman has been cut.
Glozman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Glozman rushes Gumption and presses him up against the cage.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Glozman avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption works on Glozman's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Glozman's head.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Glozman looks winded!
Glozman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gumption.#T1##BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Gumption blocks the leg kick.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Glozman misses the shot to the body.
Gumption scores with a hook to the body. Glozman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Gumption walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glozman throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glozman connects with a looping right hand.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glozman's calf.
Gumption has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glozman.
Glozman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glozman staying out of range there.
Glozman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption thows a body kick. Glozman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glozman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumption misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glozman misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Gumption misses
and Glozman counters with a nice leg kick.
Gumption slips a straight right by Glozman.
Glozman misses with a low kick.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glozman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Glozman misses.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Glozman ducks down to avoid it.
Glozman throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption thumps Glozman with a low kick.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
Gumption backing away here, and Glozman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Glozman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Glozman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glozman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gumption checks it well.
Gumption is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gumption lands a front kick.
Glozman misses with a body punch
and Gumption counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked Glozman down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly Glozman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Glozman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption moves in close and cracks Glozman with a massive right hand! Glozman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Gumption!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Bubba Gumption made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
DaCoca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
DaCoca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption tries a quick counter leg kick but DaCoca is wise to it.
DaCoca misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption lands a jab to DaCoca's midsection.
Gumption scores with a body shot.
DaCoca is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption delivers a nice body kick.
Gumption scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
DaCoca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gumption punishes DaCoca's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaCoca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Gumption coming out on top.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DaCoca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
DaCoca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Gumption clinches.
Gumption lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
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!
DaCoca works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A short right from Gumption on the inside. #BC2#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and DaCoca falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Charles DaCoca had this to say: 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry digs a good hook to Gumption's body.
Good shot there by Curry.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Curry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curry with a hook.
Curry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curry slips a jab from Gumption.
Curry jabs Gumption right on the nose. Gumption blinks but takes it well.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gumption throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Curry misses. #CL2#
Curry clinches up with Gumption and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a knee to the head.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Curry misses with the head strike.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Curry.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Curry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curry.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curry's corner calls for a 1-2. Curry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Curry connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curry scores with a nice strike.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Curry.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Curry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gumption had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Curry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Curry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gumption takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Gumption clinches.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Gumption's ribcage. Gumption let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry misses with some punches.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Curry moves into the clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Curry misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gumption wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption presses Curry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Curry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gumption connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curry momentarily.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry connects with a jab.
Curry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Curry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumption has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Nice shot lands for Curry.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Curry blocks a low kick nicely.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Curry avoids it.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry lands the left hand.
Curry works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Gumption takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGumption.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gumption is out of range and Curry settles back down.
Curry checks a leg kick nicely.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Curry misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Gumption is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gumption gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Curry lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Curry.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws a counter high kick but Curry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Curry lands a high kick! #CL2#
Curry rushes Gumption and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Gumption throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gumption leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curry letting Gumption take a breather here.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry working aggressively here.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Curry's head.
Gumption pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Curry blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Curry blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Gumption.
Curry gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arthur Curry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gumption pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Gumption drops Curry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Curry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Curry is rocked!
Gumption lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Curry to his knees! Gumption keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.

 

Event: GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Gumption misses with a kick to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
letting Steigelmann counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption with a nice cross.
Steigelmann connects with a body shot that sends Gumption's belly button to the back.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gumption slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gumption fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Gumption throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
It looked like Gumption was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.#T2#
Gumption swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Gumption misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann avoids a kick to the body.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
We've been informed that Steigelmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steigelmann misses with a leg kick.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gumption scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Steigelmann misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Steigelmann's head back.
Gumption takes one on the button.
Steigelmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Steigelmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Gumption scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Gumption steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gumption lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steigelmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gumption tries to keep at a distance but Steigelmann has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Steigelmann tried to score with a low kick but Gumption checks it.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking body kick.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Gumption steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Steigelmann wants to counter the offense by Gumption and move into the clinch position.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steigelmann really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steigelmann avoids the head kick by Gumption.
Gumption throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Gumption misses the jab.
Gumption has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steigelmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gumption cracks the inside of Steigelmann's front leg.
Gumption checks the leg kick.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Steigelmann slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Gumption counters with a left and a right that stings Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a wild body shot.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.#T1#
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Steigelmann scores with a push kick.
Steigelmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy body kick from Steigelmann
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Steigelmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gumption stuns Steigelmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumption moves out of range as Steigelmann throws a body kick.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Steigelmann lands a jab to the nose.
Gumption on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Gumption is having none of it.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Gumption sees coming a mile off.
Gumption thuds his right hand into Steigelmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.#T2#
Steigelmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Steigelmann there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steigelmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann tries to score with a low kick but Gumption moves his leg out of the way.
Steigelmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steigelmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steigelmann drops his hands momentarily and Gumption takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steigelmann scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption misses the jab.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gumption moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Gumption circles away and keeps his distance.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann throws a left and a right that both miss
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Gumption counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Gumption needs to keep his hands up - Steigelmann had a free shot at his head there.
Gumption throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steigelmann is looking to clinch.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Steigelmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gumption tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Gumption is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Steigelmann trying to control but Gumption is working from the bottom.
Gumption working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steigelmann.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Steigelmann controlling him for the moment.
Gumption looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gumption staying out of range there.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gumption.
Steigelmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumption finds it's way round the side to connect with Steigelmann's head.
Gumption scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steigelmann is looking to chop away at Gumption's legs.
Gumption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steigelmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Gumption fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steigelmann just manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steigelmann throws a nice looking combination but Gumption bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Steigelmann scores with a head kick. Gumption tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gumption scores with a nice right hand.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
Steigelmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steigelmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gumption counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Steigelmann throws a fast counter high kick but Gumption manages to duck under it in time.
Gumption will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gumption lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steigelmann will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steigelmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steigelmann's sensitive parts.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Gumption fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steigelmann checks it well.
Steigelmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steigelmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bubba Gumption has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steigelmann blocks a leg kick.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption throws a right hand that Steigelmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Steigelmann also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steigelmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
You can see that Steigelmann has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Steigelmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann slips a jab from Gumption.
Steigelmann throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gumption ducks right into an uppercut from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the body.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption keeps the fight on the outside.
Gumption was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gumption bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head.
Steigelmann connects with a crisp jab.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gumption swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steigelmann lands a hook that stumbles Gumption back into the cage. Steigelmann follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Gumption to the canvas! Steigelmann pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Gumption has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Our winner, Gunnar Steigelmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gumption scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Bryant lands a head shot.
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!
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
Bryant throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant catches Gumption with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Bryant with a jab.
Jab from Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gumption - that will leave a mark!
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bryant lands an overhand right.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Gumption lands with a kick to the temple. Bryant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Gumption tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Bryant stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gumption.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a head kick. That will keep Bryant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Gumption throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption. #T1#
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Gumption counters with a solid body kick.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Gumption punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryant doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumption.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Gumption sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bryant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.#T3#
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Gumption tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Gumption sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gumption takes one to the chin there.
Gumption cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryant doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.#T4#
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Bryant's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
so Bryant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Gumption wriggles free and stands up.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Gumption misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Gumption cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gumption.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gumption lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumption counters with a good, hard body kick but Bryant shrugs it off.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Gumption scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumption takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption misses the jab.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bryant works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant moved away.
Bryant connects with a jab.#T3#
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Gumption there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption lands with a cross.
Gumption misses with a few strikes there.
Gumption takes one on the button.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bryant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gumption at a distance.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gumption is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a push kick.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
You can see that Bryant has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.#T1#
Gumption throws a good cross that connects.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Gumption makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bryant really felt that one!
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption lands with a nice body kick.
Bryant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gumption duly obliges. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
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!
A swing and a miss from Gumption.#TD2#
Bryant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent Bryant getting side control.#ES#
Gumption has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bryant is on him like a limpet, forcing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gumption misses #TD2#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Gumption manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bryant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Gumption has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Bryant trying to stall but Gumption improves his position.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumption is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gumption is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Gumption gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption had his way with Gerbert Bryant in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.#CL2#
Bryant forces Gumption back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gumption.
Gumption effectively controlling the action here.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Gumption's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
Bryant taking a breather.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gumption.#KD2#
Bryant lands a big left hand right to the temple and Gumption goes down! #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Oh Gumption is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Gumption controlling the position for now.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumption is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bryant winds up and cracks Gumption with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryant unloads with some huge strikes here! Gumption is out! Bryant wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gerbert Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Bryant's head back.
We've been informed that Gumption has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
Gumption fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gumption works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Gumption takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Gumption is trying to stand.
Gumption trying to hold on to Bryant's head to control him but Bryant postures up.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gumption to regain full guard.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption is controlling Bryant's posture.
Gumption controls Bryant momentarily but Bryant frees himself.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Gumption preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gumption is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gumption trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Gumption has wrist control.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant is working Gumption over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Bryant won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Gumption wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryant won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gumption jabs at Bryant's body.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumption! But no joy.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Gumption circles away and keeps his distance.
Gumption steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption lands a jab.
Gumption throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gumption throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant tries to move into range but Gumption moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Gumption looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Bryant. #T2#
Bryant lands a nice hook to Gumption's body. Gumption takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Gumption's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.#TD#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Gumption defends it.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Gumption's hands, connecting with Gumption's forehead.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Gumption manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gumption paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gumption. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.#T4#
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
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!
Gumption gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bryant prevents Gumption from getting back to his feet.
Bryant postures up.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Gumption is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gumption has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bryant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Bryant misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Gumption finds it's target.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gumption misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption misses with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gumption thinking.
Gumption tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Bryant looking to score a takedown here. Gumption is defending well but Bryant drives through and ends up in Gumption's guard.#ES2#
Gumption uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
Gumption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption moves forwards but Bryant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gumption bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Bryant connects with a jab.
Donk. Gumption catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Gumption throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryant on the side of the head.
Gumption throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryant on the side of the head.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption feints a counter leg kick.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3##TD#
Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gumption on his heels. He'll look to pass Gumption's guard now, I'm sure.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant advances to half guard.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gumption keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gumption pushes Bryant off and gets back to his feet.
Gumption lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Gumption misses. #T4#
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Gumption.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryant with a body shot.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant'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.
#R4#
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Gumption fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gumption defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Gumption slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Gumption misses with a low kick.#T1#
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption scores with a jab.#T2#
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption ducks right into an uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Gumption knows he should have avoided that one.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
A jab from Gumption finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gumption misses with a hook.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Gumption scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryant is able to avoid easily.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gumption scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Gumption throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumption misses with the combination.
A jab from Bryant misses.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Gumption.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption scores with a jab.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gumption has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.

 

Event: GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gumption misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Rutten lands a big head kick that sends Gumption tumbling to the mat! Rutten takes a step backwards and waves Gumption back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten throws a fast counter high kick but Gumption manages to duck under it in time.
Gumption lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gumption listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gumption throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Gumption looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumption finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Rutten counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gumption! Rutten lets Gumption back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gumption misses the jab.
Rutten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Gumption listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gumption looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Gumption throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
Gumption fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumption lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back. #T3#
Gumption connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten drops his hands momentarily. Gumption doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rutten staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rutten doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Curry checks the leg kick.
Gumption throws a head kick but Curry moves out of range.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Curry throws a quick counter head kick but Gumption was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Curry cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Curry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
A good leg kick by Gumption.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.#T1#
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curry throws a push kick but Gumption slaps the foot to one side.
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
A jab from Gumption does it's job there.
Gumption throws a leg kick that misses.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Curry moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Gumption slips a straight right by Curry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
Curry blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption stuns Curry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumption blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curry.
An inside leg kick from Curry misses. #T3##KD#
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Gumption tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Gumption back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gumption lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Curry backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Curry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gumption thuds a left hand into Curry's body.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Gumption misses with a hook. Curry ducked under it nicely.
Gumption throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Curry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curry wants to land a leg kick but Gumption is out of range. #T4##KD#
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Gumption tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Gumption back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
Curry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Gumption moves into the clinch.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption feints and then cracks Curry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curry down.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Curry moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Curry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curry looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption misses with a few strikes there.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Curry throws a leg kick that misses.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Curry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Gumption appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curry is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption is looking to slow Curry down with leg kicks.
Curry misses with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gumption goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption jabs at Curry's body.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Curry is looking to slow Gumption down with leg kicks.
Curry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Curry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry misses with a head kick.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curry.
Curry blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Curry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curry defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
Curry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Curry lands a nice looking body shot.
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Gumption punishes Curry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gumption lands a jab to the head.
Curry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gumption.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Curry's belly button to the back.#T3#
Curry throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curry.
Curry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Gumption digs a good hook to Curry's body.
Curry moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Nice jab there from Curry.
Curry thows a leg kick but Gumption checks it
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Curry.
Gumption cracks Curry with an open hand slap.
Gumption scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption slips under a jab from Curry.#T4#
Gumption defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Curry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Curry's head back.
Curry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curry swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumption.
Gumption thows a body kick. Curry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gumption lands a jab to the nose.
Gumption throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Curry.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curry if he has to take too many more of those.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption connects with a body shot.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumption.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Curry misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption is looking to clinch but Curry is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Curry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curry throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.#KD2#
Gumption lands a big head kick that sends Curry tumbling to the mat! Gumption takes a step backwards and waves Curry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Curry is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Curry - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gumption!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring ON TAP 160Q Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.

 

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Gumption misses #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bryant prevents Gumption from standing back up.
Gumption told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gumption tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gumption slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Gumption utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gumption utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant stops Gumption from standing up.
Gumption 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.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumption looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant is fighting to break Gumption's control of his arms but Gumption is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gumption is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Gumption trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Gumption gets to his feet. Bryant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.#T3#
Bryant walks into a straight right hand from Gumption.
Gumption clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gumption lands with a good body shot.
Gumption stuffs the takedown.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gumption has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gumption bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Gumption digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.#T4#
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Gumption, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Good shot there by Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Gumption is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.#TD#
Bryant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gumption holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Gumption seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gumption is keeping the position for now.
Gumption lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bryant has a closed guard, preventing Gumption from standing up.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumption looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gumption pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Gumption wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gumption stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Gumption kicks Bryant off and gets back to his feet.
Gumption throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant lands with a hook. Gumption tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryant cracks Gumption with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gumption gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head. #KD#
Bryant lands a big left hand right to the temple and Gumption goes down! #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
Bryant scores with a big shot! Gumption's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gumption! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption motions for Torres to come forward. Gumption throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres lands a head kick. Gumption smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab lands there for Gumption.
Gumption tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gumption connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gumption tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gumption has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Gumption scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption wants to counter the offense by Torres and move into the clinch position.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption checks the leg kick.
Gumption throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Gumption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Gumption is looking to chop away at Torres's legs.
Gumption lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Torres jabs Gumption to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Torres digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.#T3#
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres cracks Gumption with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
Gumption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres tries to clinch there but Gumption circles away.
Torres misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gumption prevents the takedown attempt.
Gumption blocks an elbow strike.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands with a right to the head.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption. #BC2#
Gumption escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gumption cracks the inside of Torres's front leg.
Gumption misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption lunges at Torres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torres's hand.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gumption moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gumption scrambles back to his feet.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres throws a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Gumption bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gumption looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Gumption ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gumption tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres throws a counter high kick but Gumption was just alert enough to avoid it.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torres has been working on his balance at Phoenix Fight Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gumption.
Gumption connects with a jab.
Torres slips a straight right by Gumption.
Gumption throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gumption misses with the body kick
and Torres finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres is looking to clinch but Gumption is avoiding it.
Gumption slips under a jab from Torres.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Torres.#CL#
Torres darts in and clinches Gumption up against the cage.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption lands a right hand. #T3#
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gumption lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption stalling in the clinch.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gumption. #ROC2#
Torres is rocked!
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption throws a big uppercut that drops Torres! More strikes from Gumption and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Torres lies dazed against the cage as Gumption celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bubba Gumption thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption. #KD#
Gumption ducks straight into an uppercut from Yuudai and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gumption manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption is pulling down on Yuudai's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gumption is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Yuudai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gumption blocks a jab.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
We've been informed that Gumption has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai swinging wildly here.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai cracks Gumption with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
And Gumption responds with a good body kick, but Yuudai manages to step out the way in time.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Gumption moves out of range easily.
Gumption swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuudai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Yuudai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Gumption moves into range and clinches up with Yuudai.#BC#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumption avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Gumption is avoiding it.
Yuudai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him. #CL2#
Gumption instigates a clinch.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuudai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption blocks a leg kick.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Yuudai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption is looking to slow Yuudai down with leg kicks.
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches up with Gumption, looking for a takedown. Yuudai pushes Gumption against the cage but Gumption circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gumption lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Gumption pushes him off.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Yuudai lands a big shot that drops Gumption! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Gumption pushes Yuudai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption thumps Yuudai with a low kick.#T4#
Yuudai misses with a right hand
and Gumption counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Yuudai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumption throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
Gumption scores with a three punch combo!
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai throws a big shot that misses.
Yuudai moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gumption on the side of the head.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Yuudai's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gumption's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab from Gumption.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption wants to counter with a clinch but Yuudai pushes him away.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Yuudai moved away.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumption sprawls well. Gumption wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands a head shot.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Gumption gets a clinch.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Gumption lands a right hand.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumption moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Gumption slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuudai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumption scores with a push kick.
Gumption swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Gumption.#CL2#
Gumption darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption just leaning against Yuudai, taking a breather.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Gumption rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
Gumption slowing the pace effectively.
Yuudai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
Yuudai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A short right from Gumption on the inside. #ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Gumption dips a shoulder and cracks Yuudai with a mighty uppercut! Yuudai falls back against the cage and Gumption unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yuudai is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gumption screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GKNY 129 - Gumption vs Mencken 5     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Gumption stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mencken.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mencken takes one on the button.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gumption has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab lands there for Mencken.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gumption scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption throws a lazy head kick
and Mencken counters with a straight right hand.
Mencken tries to move into range but Gumption moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mencken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Mencken with a nice cross.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mencken misses.
Mencken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mencken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.#T1#
Mencken moves forwards but Gumption connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mencken defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Mencken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Mencken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mencken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mencken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Mencken tenderised Gumption's leg. Gumption is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gumption lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Donk. Gumption catches Mencken right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mencken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gumption looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gumption lands a brutal head kick. Mencken looks out on his feet and Gumption throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Gumption made sure he mentioned ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gumption clobbers Augie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Augie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Gumption walks into a left hand.
Augie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumption thumps Augie with a low kick.#TD2#
Augie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gumption tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Augie is in Gumption's guard.#ES#
Gumption is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Augie wants to take the fight to the mat but Gumption manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Augie throws a big shot that misses.
Augie moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws a leg kick which misses Augie's front leg but catches the back leg as Augie tries to avoid it.
Gumption scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
Gumption throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Augie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gumption's guard.
Augie wants to control from the top but Gumption keeps moving.
Augie distracts Gumption with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##ES#
Gumption is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Augie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Gumption escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumption tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augie is able to avoid easily.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Augie avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Augie takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption moves out of range as Augie strikes.
Augie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augie.
Good exchange - Augie coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Gumption tries to score with a low kick but Augie moves his leg out of the way.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augie misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption lands a nice looking body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Augie blocks the leg kick.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augie misses with a looping right.
A cross from Augie lands.
Augie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augie.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Augie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Augie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augie is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Augie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Augie throws a poor cross that misses
and Gumption counters with a good low kick that Augie was not able to check.
Augie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augie throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Gumption drives through and clinches with Augie against the cage. #T3#
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Augie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Gumption lands a nice looking body kick.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
Augie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Augie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent Augie getting side control.#ES#
Gumption pushes Augie off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie misses with a few strikes there.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gumption clobbers Augie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gumption fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augie takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Augie checks a leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Augie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augie throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augie missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gumption lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Augie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Augie throws an off balance right hand
and Gumption counters with an inside leg kick.
Augie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Augie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augie cracks Gumption with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Augie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Augie.
Gumption looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Augie throws a nice looking combination but Gumption bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augie blocks the body kick.
Augie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Augie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augie was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption swings for the body but Augie moves out of range.
Augie misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
Augie drops his hands momentarily and Gumption takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gumption defends it well.
Augie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augie throws a series of punches but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption is looking to counter the offense by Augie and move into the clinch.
Augie misses the jab.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption blocks a jab.#T1#
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Augie.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augie throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Augie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gumption's guard.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augie can do to turn this around?
Augie trying to control but Gumption is working from the bottom.
Augie postures up. #ES#
Gumption manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augie.#T2#
Gumption throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Augie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumption makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Augie closes the distance and clinches up with Gumption, looking for a takedown. Augie pushes Gumption against the cage but Gumption circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Gumption throws a right and a left that Augie avoids nicely.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Augie sizes up Gumption with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Augie avoids a kick to the body.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gumption defends it well.
Augie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Augie throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Augie avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Augie avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Augie fails to land the takedown.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Augie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Augie closes the distance and clinches up with Gumption, looking for a takedown. Augie pushes Gumption against the cage but Gumption circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Augie throws a shot to the body.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumption connects with a body shot.
Augie is breathing heavily.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption scores with a sloppy right hand. Augie should have avoided that one.
Gumption fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augie misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augie, as that shot connected.
Augie jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Augie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption connects with an inside leg kick.
Augie needs to keep his hands up - Gumption had a free shot at his head there.
Gumption displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
You can see that Augie has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gumption lands a lovely overhand right.
Augie takes one on the button.
Augie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption swings for the body but Augie moves out of range.
Augie tries for a takedown but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.
Gumption throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
That has opened up DJ Augie's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Augie with that takedown attempt.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's time! Gumption's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Augie slips the punch.
Augie swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Augie shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Augie.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augie misses with a hook
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Augie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augie misses with a double jab.
Gumption jabs Augie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gumption lands an overhand right.
Augie blocks a jab.
Augie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gumption avoids it really well and circles away.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Augie manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Augie's ribs.
Augie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumption scores with a kick to the body.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Augie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Augie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gumption feints and then cracks Augie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Augie down.
A slow jab from Gumption misses its intended target.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Augie counters with a single leg into guard. Gumption didn't expect that. #ES#
Gumption pushes Augie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Augie off balance momentarily.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Augie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption throws a push kick but Augie slaps the foot to one side.
Augie misses with a double jab
and Gumption makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Augie really felt that one!
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.
Augie misses with an uppercut
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Gumption.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augie.
Gumption catches Augie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augie.
Gumption jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Gumption scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gumption sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augie somewhat.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Augie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gumption defends well and Augie ends up having to push Gumption into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Augie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gumption connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augie slips under a jab.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Augie.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Gumption was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augie.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augie looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.#T4#
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augie looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
Gumption catches Augie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gumption counter with a right hand.
Gumption feints and then cracks Augie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Augie down.
Augie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gumption.
Augie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augie.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Augie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Augie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gumption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Augie misses with a hook.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Gumption with a hook.
Gumption lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Augie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Gumption throws out a leg kick but Augie moves out of range and Gumption only half commits.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Augie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Augie avoids it.
Augie tries to bum rush Gumption with a series of wild strikes but Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGumption.#TD2#
Augie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gumption is trying to defend but Augie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Gumption pushes Augie off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Augie saw that one coming.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Augie.
A shot to the liver by Gumption. Beautiful body shot.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Augie looks for a takedown but Gumption sprawls well.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Augie moved out of range nicely.
Gumption jabs Augie right on the nose. Augie blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Augie misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Augie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumption - the referee stops the clock and Augie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumption. Augie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption cracks Augie with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption throws a low kick, looking for Augie's leg but Augie calmly moves out of range.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Augie. That snapped Gumption's head back. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption misses with the combination.
Augie misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augie throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumption wants it to stay on the feet.
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Augie's shoulder, as Augie tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Augie misses with a looping right.
Augie swings widly with a right hand
and Gumption counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Augie avoids it.
Augie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Augie moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gumption.
Augie throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Augie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Augie misses with a hook.
Augie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gumption sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Gumption throws a head kick but Augie moves out of range.
Augie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augie looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Augie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gumption's waist but Gumption gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augie off to one side.
Augie takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Augie tries to move into range but Gumption moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augie misses with a looping right.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Augie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gumption.
Gumption swings for the body but Augie moves out of range. #T4#
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augie.
Augie moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Augie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Augie.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gumption bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Augie. Augie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption cracks Augie with a good jab.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Augie eats them both and turns towards Gumption to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption throws a head kick but Augie moves out of range.
Augie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption had his way with DJ Augie in that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Augie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Augie shoots in and drives through. Gumption sprawls well.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augie.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Augie throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Augie blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Augie misses with an uppercut.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
Augie looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Augie slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augie doesn't seem phased though.
Gumption stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumption wants it to stay on the feet.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augie.
Gumption cracks Augie with an open hand slap.
Augie throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Augie moves forwards but Gumption connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Augie.
Augie moves out of range of the strikes.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augie misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.#T2#
Augie swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Augie misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gumption throws a hook but Augie avoids it easily.
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!
Augie missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Augie.
Gumption is looking for a counter combo.
Gumption throws a sloppy head kick and Augie moves out of range easily.
Augie lands a really nice looking cross but Gumption seems unphased.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
And Augie tries to counter it with a takedown but Gumption pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Augie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Augie throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Augie avoided it.#TD2#
Augie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##ES#
Gumption has one foot on Augie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Augie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Augie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumption moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augie moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gumption throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augie fails with the takedown.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augie on the side of the head.
Gumption defending well as Augie loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Augie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augie.#TD2#
Augie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Gumption has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Augie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Augie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Augie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Augie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gumption lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gumption counters with a body kick.
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Augie stumbling back into the cage.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Augie sees coming a mile off.
DJ Augie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gumption has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Bubba Gumption made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Gumption throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Gumption throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gumption defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption wants to slow Mencken down by chopping away at his legs.
Mencken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Mencken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mencken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption sizes up Mencken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Gumption lands with a straight right. Mencken didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch but Gumption swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumption is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gumption slips a straight right by Mencken.
Mencken has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mencken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Mencken finds it's way through Gumption's defenses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gumption. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Mencken was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Gumption fails to land with a series of punches.
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Mencken.
Gumption misses the jab.
Mencken wants to clinch.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption connects with a body shot.
Gumption walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mencken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Mencken.
Gumption tests Mencken's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Mencken moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Mencken lands with a straight right. Gumption didn't see that one coming.
Mencken throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Mencken's belly button to the back.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Mencken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Gumption takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mencken moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
Mencken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Mencken connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mencken lands with a straight right. Gumption didn't see that one coming.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption throws a front kick aimed at Mencken's knee but Mencken avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mencken to score with a decent uppercut.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mencken circles away quickly and effectively.
Mencken scores with a leg kick.
Mencken takes one on the button.
Mencken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Mencken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mencken moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Mencken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Gumption blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Mencken closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land. #T4#
Mencken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mencken.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mencken throws out the jab.
Mencken jabs at Gumption's body.
Mencken throws a sloppy head kick and Gumption moves out of range easily.
Mencken misses with a series of wild punches.
Mencken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Gumption there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gumption throws a low kick, looking for Mencken's leg but Mencken calmly moves out of range.
Mencken throws a big counter combination but Gumption scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gumption tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mencken is able to avoid easily.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mencken.
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken misses with a jab to the body
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Gumption misses its intended target.
Gumption is looking to slow Mencken down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
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!
Mencken clobbers Gumption with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Mencken moves into range and clinches up with Gumption.#T1#
Gumption makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Mencken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mencken lands an overhand right.
Mencken throws a shot to the body.
Mencken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gumption. That did some damage!
Gumption swinging wildly here.
Gumption dodges the punch combination from Mencken.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gumption cracks the inside of Mencken's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken checks a low kick from Gumption.#T2#
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Mencken as he checks the leg kick.
Mencken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mencken.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Mencken off balance momentarily.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Mencken swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Mencken throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken walks into a stiff left hand from Gumption.
Mencken throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption throws a push kick but Mencken slaps the foot to one side.
Gumption throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Gumption blocks the body kick.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencken throws a combination. Gumption tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
Mencken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption avoids the head kick by Mencken.
Bubba Gumption seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gumption moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mencken tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Mencken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gumption.
Mencken moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Mencken.
Nice body punch from Mencken.
Mencken takes one to the chin there.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
As Gumption tries to get set, Mencken tries to push him back and clinch up but Gumption manages to avoid the attempt.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Mencken misses with a looping left.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Mencken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws a leg kick but Mencken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Mencken moved out of range.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mencken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good leg kick by Gumption there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gumption ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mencken moves in looking to clinch but Gumption pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Mencken saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Gumption.
Mencken moves out of range of the body kick.
Mencken moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption punishes Mencken's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Mencken jabs Gumption right on the nose. Gumption blinks but takes it well.
Mencken avoids the head kick by Gumption.
As Gumption tries to get set, Mencken tries to push him back and clinch up but Gumption manages to avoid the attempt.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Mencken saw that one coming.
Mencken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Mencken takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Mencken connects with a jab.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Mencken checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Mencken misses its target.
Gumption throws a push kick but Mencken slaps the foot to one side.
Mencken is looking to counter punch.
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken misses the jab.
Gumption throws out a counter right but Mencken avoids it with no problem.
Mencken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gumption has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mencken.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption throws a right and a left that Mencken avoids nicely. #T1#
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
Gumption takes one on the button.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mencken is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption scores with a jab.
Gumption on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mencken throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
A leg kick checked by Mencken.
Gumption needs to keep his hands up - Mencken had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Mencken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gumption doesn't seem phased though.
Gumption has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gumption connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Mencken scores with a hook.
Mencken slips a jab from Gumption.
Mencken takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mencken at a distance.
Gumption tries to move into range but Mencken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gumption swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumption! But no joy.
Mencken doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Mencken moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Mencken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
Gumption lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mencken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him. #T3#
Mencken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Mencken misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mencken throws a right and a left that Gumption avoids nicely.
Mencken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumption.
Both fighters circling a little - Gumption finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mencken. Those never looked like landing.
Mencken feints a jab promting Gumption to slip. Mencken then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gumption slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gumption checks it well.
Gumption throws a fast counter high kick but Mencken manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption. #T4#
Mencken avoids the head kick by Gumption.
Mencken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gumption lands a front kick.
Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Gumption takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Mencken slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumption lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mencken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mencken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Mencken lands with a hook. Gumption tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumption on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mencken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mencken throws a right hand that Gumption ducks under and follows up with a left that Gumption also avoids with ease.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
Gumption moves forwards but Mencken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption clobbers Mencken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mencken checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but HL Mencken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken'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.
#R4#
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken lands a jab.#CL#
Mencken instigates a clinch.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Mencken avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Mencken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Gumption. #T1#
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Mencken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Mencken tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken has Gumption pressed against the cage, preventing Gumption from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gumption lands a right hand.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Mencken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Gumption is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gumption.
Gumption is leaning against Mencken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption is leaning against Mencken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumption lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mencken misses with a hook
and Gumption counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mencken moves forwards but Gumption connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gumption bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mencken's head backwards.#ROC2#
Mencken is rocked!#T3#
Gumption works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Mencken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Mencken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mencken seems to have got his legs back now.
Gumption leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Mencken misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mencken. Those never looked like landing.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Mencken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mencken throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Mencken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mencken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Mencken misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Mencken is looking to counter punch.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mencken scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Mencken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mencken's calf.
Mencken throws a poor cross that misses
and Gumption counters with a good, hard body kick but Mencken shrugs it off.
Mencken lands with a straight right. Gumption didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Mencken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mencken throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mencken's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mencken's calf.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mencken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gumption motions for Mencken to come forward. Gumption throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Mencken connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Mencken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gumption tries to score with a low kick but Mencken moves his leg out of the way.
Mencken connects with a high kick.
Mencken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mencken tries to clinch there but Gumption circles away. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mencken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mencken throws a right and a left that Gumption avoids nicely.
Gumption lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A good leg kick by Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption slips a straight right by Mencken.
A good leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption walks into a jab.
Mencken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mencken missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Mencken.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumption paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumption appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Gumption tenderised Mencken's leg. Mencken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mencken is looking to clinch.
Gumption connects with a single shot there.
Gumption scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Gumption connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mencken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Gumption finds it's way through Mencken's defenses.
Mencken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mencken thuds a left hand into Gumption's body.
Gumption scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Mencken. Beautiful body shot.
Gumption throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
Gumption throws a chopping leg kick but Mencken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mencken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumption - the referee stops the clock and Mencken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumption. Mencken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gumption walks into a jab.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Mencken tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
HL Mencken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumption 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1##CL2#
McGuire Jr has Gumption up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption just leaning against McGuire Jr, taking a breather.
McGuire Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Gumption pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gumption prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Gumption's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire Jr controls his hands.
McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire Jr misses with an uppercut.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Gumption was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gumption.#TD2#
McGuire Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gumption wants to stand and escape but McGuire Jr is having none of it.
Gumption tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gumption has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gumption seems keen to control McGuire Jr's posture.
Gumption continues to stall.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumption is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire Jr, at least for the moment.
Gumption manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SU#
Gumption decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuire Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent McGuire Jr getting side control.#ES#
Gumption kicks off McGuire Jr and gets to his feet. #CL#
Gumption closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook
and Gumption counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire Jr thinking. #T4#
McGuire Jr throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and McGuire Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
McGuire Jr wants to take a breather but Gumption manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McGuire Jr.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
McGuire Jr postures up in Gumption's guard and throws a big left but Gumption blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumption pulls McGuire Jr in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McGuire Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gumption. Gumption maintains the clinch.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
McGuire Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gumption pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
McGuire Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gumption's sensitive parts.
Gumption walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gumption fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gumption scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gumption but Gumption pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gumption was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.#T1#
Gumption connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
McGuire Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gumption misses with a wild combination.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumption moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from McGuire Jr is predictable there
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab lands there for McGuire Jr.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked McGuire Jr down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly McGuire Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
McGuire Jr is rocked!
Gumption circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGuire Jr to the canvas! McGuire Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gumption keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Gumption throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Gumption throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Karlsson cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karlsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Gumption throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
Kalle Karlsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kalle Karlsson made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to go back to the fishin boat and train some more! Eat more shrimp! Then - I will get my title back.'.

 

Event: GKNY 106 - Brewer vs Gumption     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but Gumption checks it.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Gumption throws a lazy body kick
and Brewer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brewer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brewer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brewer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gumption doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brewer.
We've been informed that Gumption has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body
and Brewer counters with a right hand to the body.
Brewer wants to land a leg kick but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brewer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but Gumption checks it.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Gumption sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Donk. Gumption catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
Brewer checks the leg kick.
Brewer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Gumption takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brewer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
Brewer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption misses with a body shot
and Brewer counters with a good low kick that Gumption was not able to check.
Gumption fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brewer will feel that in the morning.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Gumption down.
Gumption scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Brewer's shoulder, as Brewer tries to avoid the shot.
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brewer throws a front kick aimed at Gumption's knee but Gumption avoids it well.
Gumption swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brewer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gumption looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Brewer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gumption under the eye.
Brewer staying out of range there.
Brewer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gumption just manages to avoid it.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brewer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gumption catches Brewer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gumption avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brewer throws a solid leg kick but Gumption takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brewer.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gumption takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brewer throws out a leg kick but Gumption moves out of range and Brewer only half commits.
Gumption stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer scores with a hook.
Brewer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Brewer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Brewer.
Gumption is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brewer rather than just go for the knockout.
Gumption stuns Brewer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brewer lands a nice looking body shot.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Gumption gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brewer gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption is stalling here.
Brewer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gumption stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
Brewer has Gumption pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Brewer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gumption walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brewer.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brewer blocks the body kick.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Brewer checks it.
Brewer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gumption connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brewer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer wants to land a leg kick but Gumption is out of range. #T1#
Brewer tries to score with a low kick but Gumption moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Brewer there.
Gumption tries to land a leg kick but Brewer saw it coming and moves away.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption tries to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brewer.
Gumption lands a jab.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
Gumption with a hook.
Nice jab there from Gumption.
Brewer throws a low kick but Gumption avoids it.
Brewer misses with the body kick
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer. #T2#
Gumption avoids a kick to the body.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brewer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.
Gumption's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brewer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gumption blocks the body kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Gumption lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Brewer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brewer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumption.
Frank Brewer is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumption lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brewer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brewer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brewer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Brewer throws a wild body kick that Gumption sees coming a mile off.
Brewer throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Brewer walks into a straight right hand from Gumption.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Gumption steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brewer.
Brewer throws out a leg kick but Gumption moves out of range and Brewer only half commits.
A cross from Gumption lands.
Gumption throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer lands a head shot.
Brewer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gumption's head.
Gumption dips to his left and cracks Brewer with an uppercut!
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Gumption.
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!
Brewer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Brewer sees coming a mile off.
Brewer thumps Gumption with a low kick.#T4#
Brewer takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brewer thumps Gumption with a low kick.
Gumption keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gumption scores with a kick to the body.
Brewer avoids the head kick by Gumption.
Brewer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Gumption checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brewer sets himself, and Gumption steps forward looking for the clinch! Brewer avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Brewer throws a low kick but Gumption moves out of range easily.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumption fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brewer on the side of the head.
Gumption tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brewer misses the target.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Brewer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gumption looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Brewer throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brewer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer lands an overhand right.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumption has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Gumption clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Brewer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumption is keeping busy.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption lands with a right to the head.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Gumption.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Brewer effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Gumption tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brewer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption is struggling to control the position.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Brewer tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brewer fails to land.
Brewer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumption lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubba Gumption seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Brewer. #T4#
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Brewer wants to stall.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption cracks Brewer with a nice body shot.
Gumption works on Brewer's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption really 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.
#R4#
Brewer needs to keep his hands up - Gumption had a free shot at his head there.
Brewer moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Gumption wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
Gumption does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brewer is looking to counter punch.
Brewer throws a leg kick which misses Gumption's front leg but catches the back leg as Gumption tries to avoid it.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Gumption gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Brewer taking a breather.
Gumption misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards. #T1#
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Gumption.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Brewer takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumption.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Gumption tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Gumption content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Gumption lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Brewer is rocked!
Gumption pushes Brewer against the cage. Gumption is working some dirty boxing. Gumption pushes off with a quick right hook! Brewer goes down! Brewer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gumption moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Gumption moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been informed that Cruz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gumption moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gumption being controlled against the cage.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gumption up against the cage.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Gumption managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Gumption is blocking nicely.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gumption blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gumption has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption lands with a right to the head.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a right hand.
Gumption is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Cruz blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz looks winded!
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz tries to stall but Gumption uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Gumption blocks with his arms.
Gumption tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumption lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumption.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumption slips a straight right by Cruz.#CL#
Gumption clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Gumption lands a shot to the body.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption is trying to stall.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Gumption has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Gumption checks it
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gumption checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gumption.
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gumption avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruz feints and then cracks Gumption's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gumption down.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tre Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Gumption tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Gumption saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Gumption lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz tries to work over Gumption's front leg with a kick but Gumption checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Gumption works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.#CL2#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumption is keeping busy.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T4#
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumption is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cruz is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Gumption.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumption lands a left hand.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Gumption is blocking nicely.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Gumption blocks it.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Bubba Gumption has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gumption is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gumption lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cruz checks a low kick from Gumption.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumption throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gumption dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Gumption cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Gumption makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Gumption thumps Cruz with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gumption.#T1#
Gumption walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Gumption counters with a head kick that wobbles Cruz - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gumption sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bubba Gumption thanked On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GKNY 92 - Mencken v Gumption 3     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Mencken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mencken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mencken with a body shot.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Gumption takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mencken paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gumption instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Mencken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Mencken backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow. #T1#
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menckens head.
Mencken is leaning against Gumption and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Gumption.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption digs a right hand into Mencken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mencken's gas tank.
Mencken tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mencken lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Mencken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Mencken avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage. #T4#
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
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!
Gumption misses with some punches.
Mencken lands with a light punch inside.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption lands a right hand.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gumption misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Mencken slips a jab from Gumption.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mencken.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Mencken darts in and clinches Gumption up against the cage.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken. #T2#
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mencken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a left hand.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Mencken avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Mencken misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Gumption.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Mencken digs a right hand underneath Gumption's ribcage. Gumption let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Mencken.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Mencken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mencken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken lands with a right to the head.
Mencken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Mencken - that landed with a thud.
Mencken pushes Gumption back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 HL Mencken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Gumption takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Mencken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gumption scores with a three punch combo!
Mencken works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mencken, as that shot connected.
Mencken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gumption punishes Mencken's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken connects with a jab.
Mencken scores with the left hand. Gumption knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption throws out a counter right but Mencken avoids it with no problem.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mencken rather than just go for the knockout.
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Mencken.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mencken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencken.
Gumption throws a low kick but Mencken avoids it.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencken misses with a straight left.
Gumption cracks Mencken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.#T2#
Mencken lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gumption backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Mencken. #CL#
Mencken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumption.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption swinging wildly here. #T3#
Gumption scores with a kick to the body.
Mencken throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Mencken.
Mencken punishes Gumption's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
HL Mencken is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption lands a slapping body shot.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Gumption throws a right and a left that Mencken avoids nicely.
Mencken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mencken throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mencken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mencken counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mencken scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Gumption responds with a good body kick, but Mencken manages to step out the way in time.
Mencken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Mencken.
A slow jab from Mencken misses its intended target.
Gumption tries a quick counter leg kick but Mencken is wise to it.
Mencken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gumption with an uppercut!
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mencken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mencken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a body shot.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Gumption appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Mencken.#T1##CL2#
Gumption instigates a clinch.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Gumption is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
A short right from Mencken.
Mencken works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow. #T3#
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption tries to work over Mencken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mencken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mencken.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken is leaning against Gumption and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mencken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mencken.
Mencken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards. #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken had his way with Bubba Gumption in that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
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.
#R5#
Gumption needs to keep his hands up - Mencken had a free shot at his head there.
Gumption catches Mencken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gumption misses with a hook.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mencken.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Mencken jumps back.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Mencken throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Mencken saw that one coming. #T1#
Mencken blocks a jab.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Mencken.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Nice cross by Mencken.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumption scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mencken doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gumption buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken strikes.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Mencken as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.
Gumption slips a jab from Mencken.
Mencken misses with an uppercut
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Mencken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gumption.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Mencken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
A jab from Mencken misses.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mencken doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Mencken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gumption scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mencken lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gumption.
Bubba Gumption has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gumption swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gumption misses with a double jab.
It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range. #T4#
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Mencken. Those never looked like landing.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption tries a low kick but Mencken avoids it.
Mencken scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mencken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mencken blocks a jab.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mencken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
HL Mencken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to HL Mencken.
Well Mencken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HL Mencken!

HL Mencken retains his super heavyweight title!
HL Mencken very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to go back to the fishin boat and train some more! Eat more shrimp! Then - I will get my title back.'.

 

Event: GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Gumption misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption throws a chopping leg kick but Mencken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Gumption. Those never looked like landing.
Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Mencken connects with a looping right hand.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mencken throws out the jab.
Mencken throws a right hand that Gumption ducks under and follows up with a left that Gumption also avoids with ease.
Gumption appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Mencken moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mencken backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Gumption looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mencken connects with a body shot.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mencken avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mencken lunges at Gumption with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gumption's hand.
Gumption slips under a jab from Mencken.
Gumption throws a series of punches but Mencken moves out of range.
Gumption tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mencken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumption is looking to wear down Mencken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gumption takes a swing at Mencken's ribcage but misses.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
Gumption walks into a jab.
Mencken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Gumption defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken strikes.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken scores with a decent looking hook.
Mencken punishes Gumption's body with a nice straight punch.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption connects with a jab.
Mencken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mencken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumption moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mencken misses with a body punch
and Gumption counters with a series of strikes. Mencken will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gumption getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mencken slips a jab and a cross from Gumption.
Gumption throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a push kick.#T3#
Mencken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mencken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Mencken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Mencken backs away, Gumption returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mencken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mencken scores with a decent looking hook.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gumption walks into a stiff left hand from Mencken.
Gumption takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken lands a two punch combo.
Gumption takes one to the chin there.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab. #T4#
Mencken jabs at Gumption's body.
Mencken avoids the head kick by Gumption.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mencken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gumption doesn't seem phased though.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mencken to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mencken misses.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
It looked like Gumption was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mencken.
Mencken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Mencken throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Mencken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gumption had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gumption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mencken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but HL Mencken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption lands a jab.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption lands a front kick.
Mencken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gumption rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Mencken.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
A slow jab from Mencken misses its intended target.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mencken's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Mencken misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumption counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Mencken blocks the low kick.
Mencken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
HL Mencken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mencken throws a shot to the body.
Mencken looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Gumption throws a big counter combination but Mencken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mencken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mencken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mencken instigates a clinch.
Mencken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mencken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumptions head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Gumption.
Mencken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Mencken.
Mencken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumptions head.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gumption lands a left hand.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Mencken.
Gumption pushes Mencken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Mencken misses with some punches.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Gumption to work.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gumption. #CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Mencken.
Mencken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption. #T4#
Gumption working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Mencken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Bubba Gumption has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
Mencken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mencken working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mencken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken blocking some punches.
A short right from Mencken on the inside.
Mencken lands a hook that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but HL Mencken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gumption slips under a jab from Mencken.
Gumption throws the left hand but Mencken avoids the punch easily.
Gumption connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gumption was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mencken scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken jabs at Gumption's body.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mencken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Gumption keeps the fight on the outside.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mencken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Mencken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mencken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mencken rushes Gumption and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mencken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption working aggressively here. #T1#
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mencken.
Mencken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mencken on the inside. #KD2#
Mencken drops Gumption onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gumption is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
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!
Mencken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken pushes Gumption back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mencken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Mencken on the inside.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head.
Mencken pushes Gumption against the cage. Mencken is working some dirty boxing. Mencken pushes off with a quick right hook! Gumption goes down! Gumption tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mencken moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken is the new super heavyweight champion!
HL Mencken very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Bubba Gumption stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to go back to the fishin boat and train some more! Eat more shrimp! Then - I will get my title back.'.

 

Event: GKNY 82 - Gumption v Great     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Gumption throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Great counters with a straight right hand.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gumption misses the body punch
and Great makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Great goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gumption looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gumption swings for the body but Great moves out of range.
Great on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gumption!
We've been informed that Great has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great.
And Gumption counters with a quick kick to the body but Great blocks it.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption misses with a body punch
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Gumption misses
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Great connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption throws a low kick, looking for Great's leg but Great calmly moves out of range.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Great.
Gumption is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Great throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Great on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Great counters with a nice body shot.
Gumption misses with a head kick. #T2#
Gumption walks into a straight right hand from Great.
Gumption throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Gumption
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Great has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Great lands a glancing blow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Gumption.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Great is looking for the big counter here.
Gumption scores with a nice right hand.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Great avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Great tests Gumption's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption's jab looks to have found its range, popping Great under the eye.
Gumption doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Great steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Great throws a series of strikes that have Gumption backpedaling.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Great saw that one coming.
Great is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Great.
Gumption lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption connects with a looping right hand.
Great on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gumption takes one to the side of the head.
Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Great manages to avoid it.
Great blocks the body kick.
Jab from Great.
Great misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gumption on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Great will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption throws a chopping leg kick but Great manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gumption takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Gumption as he connects with a hook.
Gumption does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Great now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gumption misses the jab.
As Gumption backs off Great throws a huge counter combo but Gumption manages to avoid it all.
Gumption cracks Great with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Great avoided it.
Gumption scores with a shot to the body.
Great looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Great blocks the low kick.#T1#
Great lands with a straight right. Gumption didn't see that one coming.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Great lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption scores with a spinning back kick!
Great looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumption throws a quick counter head kick but Great was just out of range.
Gumption misses with a hook
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption throws a hook but Great blocks it.
Great goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Great tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Great.#T2#
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption wants to clinch
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption takes a swing at Great's ribcage but misses.
Great loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Great.
Gumption swings away with a body shot that misses
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gumption cracks Great with an open hand slap.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Great swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Great counters with a straight right hand.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Great keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Great does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption tries to land a body kick
and Great counters with a stiff right hand.
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Great's calf.
Great with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Great.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Great slips a jab and a cross from Gumption.
Great lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gumption backs up against the cage. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Great darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Great has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Great throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Great paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Great on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gumption's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gumption scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Great misses with a right hand
and Gumption counters with a left to the body.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Great.
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
That kick from Gumption tenderised Great's leg. Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gumption looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Great is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gumption gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gumption holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Great controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gumption - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Great tries to pull guard but Gumption holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Great is trying to pull guard but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greats head.
Great jumps guard but Gumption turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Great.
Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gumption just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Great.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Great avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption tries a body shot but Great blocks it.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Great backwards.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Great takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Great tries to pull guard but Gumption holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gumption smiles and moves away.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Great lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Gumption
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Great moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption digs a good body shot into Great's ribs.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Gumption fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Great, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Great has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gumption uses from the top position.
Gumption tries to free his leg and advance position but Great is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Great is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gumption defends well.
Great wants to get back to his feet but Gumption is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Great working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gumption doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gumption manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gumption engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Great looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gumption has picked Great up and slammed him! Great can't keep hold of the triangle and Gumption manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gumption is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Great's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gumption's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Great looking for a sweep but Gumption has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gumption controlling from the full mount.
Great is trying desperately to improve position.
Gumption controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Great throws a right hand that misses
and Gumption counters with a slapping leg kick.
Great has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
Great misses with a double jab
and Gumption counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Great throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Great misses.
Gumption lands the left hand.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Great checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Great is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption lands the left hand.
Great has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gumption.#T1#
Great throws a right and a left that Gumption avoids nicely.
Gumption throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gumption fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Great on the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a wild combination.
Great swings widly with a right hand
and Gumption counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Gumption lands a left and a right that send Great crashing to the mat, dazed. Gumption thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Great is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Great is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick.
Great seems to have recovered his senses.
Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Great. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Great misses.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Great stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Great checks a leg kick.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Gumption throws a wild body kick that Great sees coming a mile off.
Great moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Great takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Gumption lands a big head kick that sends Great tumbling to the mat! Gumption takes a step backwards and waves Great back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Gumption throws a lazy head kick
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumption lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Great on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Great connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Gumption closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bubba Gumption has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption lands a shot to the body.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Great is trying to pull guard but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
Gumption tries a body shot but Great blocks it.
Great tries to pull guard but Gumption forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gumption walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Great.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Great keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Great scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption avoids a punch combination nicely.
Great swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Great misses with a right hand
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption had his way with Cyrus Great in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Great avoids the body shot from Gumption.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Gumption tries to land a body kick
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Gumption cracks Great with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
As Gumption backs off Great throws a huge counter combo but Gumption manages to avoid it all.
Great throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Great throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Great checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Gumption throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Great moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Great takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Great moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption tests Great's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a body shot
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Great throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption tests Great's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption lands a nice leg kick that just misses Great's sensitive parts. #T2#
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Great takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
A low kick from Gumption is predictable there
and Great counters with a stiff right hand.
Great avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Great is looking for the big counter here.
Great blocks the body kick.
Gumption slips a straight right by Great.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Great slips a jab from Gumption.
Sloppy strikes from Gumption. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gumption.
Great missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Great checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Great's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Great slips a jab from Gumption.
Great throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Great swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gumption.
Great's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gumption under the eye.
Gumption misses the body punch
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Great lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gumption fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Great checks it well.
Gumption misses with a shot to the body
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Great avoids it.
Gumption thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Great if he has to take too many more of those.
Cyrus Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Great on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gumption has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q & Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Cyrus Great spoke after the fight, saying 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.

 

Event: GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mencken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gumption is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mencken connects with a body shot.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption misses with a hook. Mencken ducked under it nicely.
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Gumption drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mencken lands a shoulder strike.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken pushes Gumption back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Mencken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mencken.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gumption is working Mencken over against the cage.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mencken.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gumption's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mencken - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Good body shot from Mencken.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Nice body punch from Gumption - that landed with a thud.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken is working Gumption over against the cage.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken pushes Gumption back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mencken lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mencken throws a series of punches but Gumption moves out of range.
Mencken scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Mencken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mencken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gumption gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gumption throws a sloppy body shot
and Mencken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mencken throws an off balance right hand
and Gumption counters with a good low kick that Mencken was not able to check.
Gumption wants to clinch.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
HL Mencken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Mencken scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gumption misses. #T1#
Mencken avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Jab, jab by Mencken - just one landing.
Mencken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mencken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption tries to clinch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mencken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gumption throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Gumption throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mencken.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken cracks Gumption with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Mencken.
Mencken scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
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!
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mencken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Mencken.
A punch combination from Mencken misses.
Mencken throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Gumption lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mencken at a distance.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Mencken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumption connects with a crisp jab.
Gumption throws a front kick aimed at Mencken's knee but Mencken avoids it well.
Mencken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Gumption takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mencken in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken strikes.#CL#
Gumption takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land. #T3#
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Mencken lands with a short shot to the head.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Gumption lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mencken or not.
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mencken is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumption.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Mencken lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HL Mencken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mencken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption wants to break free but Mencken has control.
Mencken scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Mencken lands a hook that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Mencken lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Mencken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Mencken misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken swinging wildly here.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Mencken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gumption's head backwards.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Mencken misses with a hook to the body
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Gumption tries to move into range but Mencken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mencken walks into a straight right hand from Gumption.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken looks to land a combination but Gumption avoids it well.
Mencken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gumption slips a jab from Mencken.
Gumption scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab. #T1#
Gumption is looking to clinch but Mencken is avoiding it.
Mencken wants to clinch.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Mencken moves away from the strike by Gumption.
Gumption throws a push kick but Mencken slaps the foot to one side.
Mencken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gumption with a body shot.
No joy there for Gumption, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken digs a good hook to Gumption's body.
Mencken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mencken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Mencken throws a nice looking combination but Gumption bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mencken tries to clinch up
and Gumption counters with an inside leg kick.
Mencken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gumption is looking to counter the offense by Mencken and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Mencken.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Gumption misses.
Gumption is looking to clinch but Mencken is avoiding it.
Mencken throws a shot to the body.
Gumption digs a good hook to Mencken's body.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Gumption moves in looking to clinch but Mencken pushes him off.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Gumption is looking to wear down Mencken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Mencken misses.
Gumption lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gumption.
Mencken throws a right hand that Gumption ducks under and follows up with a left that Gumption also avoids with ease.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gumption lands a nice hook to Mencken's body. Mencken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Gumption closes the distance and pushes Mencken back into the cage.
A short right from Gumption.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mencken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption gets through Mencken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gumption gets through Mencken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mencken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gumption throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bubba Gumption did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken'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.
#R4#
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Mencken stumbling back into the cage.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken strikes.
Gumption scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Mencken jumps back.
Mencken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
Gumption will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mencken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gumption throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mencken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
Mencken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption is looking to clinch.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Gumption on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mencken misses with a straight right.
Mencken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Mencken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
Mencken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption dodges the punch combination from Mencken.
Gumption moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mencken throws a big shot that misses.
Mencken throws a one two combo.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gumption. Mencken shrugs it off though.
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.
Mencken tries to clinch up.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Mencken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Gumption has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mencken in his tracks.
Mencken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gumption on the side of the head.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mencken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mencken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gumption lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Mencken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gumption has time to react.
Mencken throws a big shot that misses.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mencken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.#CL#
Gumption drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage.
Mencken tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Gumption stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumption.
Mencken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumption lands a left hand.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menckens head.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption had his way with HL Mencken in that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
Mencken falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Gumption counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gumption tries to work over Mencken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mencken digs a right hand into Gumption's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumption's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mencken.
Gumption blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumption.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption. #ROC#
Mencken is rocked!
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gumption blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mencken on the inside.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken lands a left hand.
Gumption looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mencken scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mencken.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow. #T3#
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumption.
Mencken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumptions head.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumption looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mencken lands a jab.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gumption connects with a body shot.#T4##CL2#
Mencken has closed the distance and engaged Gumption in a clinch.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gumption lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken lands an uppercut.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mencken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Gumption drops Mencken onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mencken is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mencken blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gumption.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gumption has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Gumption stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Gumption misses the jab.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gumption tests Brewer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SP ICON sucks donkey dick in the buildup to the fight.
Brewer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Brewer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Gumption saw it coming and moves away.
Brewer backing away here, and Gumption unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Gumption pushes Brewer up against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Gumption. #BC#
Brewer manages to break the clinch.
Brewer pushes Gumption away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Gumption finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Brewer throws a low kick but Gumption avoids it.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Gumption throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Brewer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
Gumption blocks a low kick nicely.
Gumption checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumption is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Brewer tries a low kick but Gumption avoids it.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brewer digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
Gumption is looking to score with low kicks.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Gumption checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumption! But no joy.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Gumption avoids it.
Gumption connects with a jab.#CL2#
Gumption clinches.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Brewer manages to break the clinch.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brewer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Brewer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.
Brewer misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumption! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Brewer. That snapped Gumption's head back.
Brewer throws a low kick, looking for Gumption's leg but Gumption calmly moves out of range.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brewer throws a low kick but Gumption avoids it.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brewer. Brewer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Gumption scores with a nice head shot.
Gumption connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brewer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gumption is out of range.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Gumption. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Gumption is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Gumption has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brewer tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Brewer tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action. #BC2#
Gumption breaks the clinch.
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer tries to score with a low kick but Gumption moves his leg out of the way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gumption is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brewer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brewer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brewer.
Gumption throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gumption follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gumption motions for Brewer to come forward. Gumption throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer lands with a straight right. Gumption didn't see that one coming.
Gumption throws a push kick but Brewer slaps the foot to one side.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brewer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Gumption forces Brewer back against the cage and clinches.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Brewer blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Brewer is trying to push Gumption away but Gumption has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Brewer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption digs a right hand underneath Brewer's ribcage. Brewer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption just leaning against Brewer, taking a breather.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Brewer avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Bubba Gumption seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.#BC2#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Gumption closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Brewer controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Gumption.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brewer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gumption can turn it around.
Gumption has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
Gumption taking a breather.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Brewer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
Brewer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brewer half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumption looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Gumption clinches.
A short left from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Brewer stumbling back into the cage.
Gumption fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bubba Gumption seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Gumption avoids it.
Brewer blocks a leg kick.
Brewer throws a low kick, looking for Gumption's leg but Gumption calmly moves out of range.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Gumption was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption lands with a good body shot.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
Brewer moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Gumption jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gumption is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brewer slips a jab from Gumption.
Brewer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Gumption takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gumption pushes Brewer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumption makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Brewer tries to circle away but Gumption has him pinned against the cage.
Gumption has Brewer pressed against the cage, preventing Brewer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Brewer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption is leaning against Brewer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Brewer taking a breather.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumption avoiding damage.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Brewer blocking some punches.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumption. #T3#
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brewer or not.
A head punch on the inside from Brewer fails to land.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Brewer avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brewer lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumption pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brewer misses with some punches.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Brewer off balance momentarily.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Brewer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Brewer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Brewer off balance momentarily.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption throws a front kick aimed at Brewer's knee but Brewer avoids it well.
Gumption cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Brewer checks a low kick from Gumption.
Gumption's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brewer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Brewer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brewer misses with a leg kick.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Gumption throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brewer blocks a jab.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Brewer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Brewer saw that one coming.
Brewer lands a head kick. Gumption smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer throws a low kick but Gumption moves out of range easily.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Gumption saw that one coming. #T1#
Gumption moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brewer throws a low kick, looking for Gumption's leg but Gumption calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brewer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brewer lands with a nice body kick.
Brewer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Brewer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
Gumption misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Gumption lands a jab to the head.
Brewer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Gumption jabs Brewer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Brewer scores with a head kick. Gumption tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brewer connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gumption.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brewer will feel that in the morning.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Gumption connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brewer misses with a low kick as Gumption jumps back.
Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Brewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brewer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gumption lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gumption lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gumption's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brewer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Brewer throws a leg kick that misses.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brewer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brewer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!#CL2#
Gumption gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gumption tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brewer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer lands a body punch.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Gumption avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Gumption.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gumption just manages to avoid it.
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brewer tried to counter with a leg kick but Gumption avoided it.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brewer. Gumption shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer drops his hands momentarily and Gumption takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brewer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Brewer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Gumption - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brewer doesn't seem phased though.
Brewer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brewer lands a front kick.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Brewer blocks the body kick.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Gumption connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Gumption saw that one coming.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brewer misses with a jab to the body
and Gumption counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Gumption backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Gumption takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Gumption steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brewer. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Gumption steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gumption keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brewer. Brewer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption lands a high kick!
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!
Brewer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.#T4#
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brewer blocks it well.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Gumption steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body
and Brewer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gumption scores with a hook.
Gumption lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
As Gumption backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumption has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Gumption sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brewer doesn't seem phased though.
Gumption will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Gumption.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Gumption.
Well Gumption 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!

Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Causing Havoc 57     
Date:   Mar 25, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Dykstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Dykstra misses.
Dykstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Dykstra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Dykstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dykstra moves away from the strike by Gumption. #CL#
Gumption rushes Dykstra and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Dykstra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption slowing the pace effectively.
Gumption lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Dykstra manages to break the clinch.
Dykstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Dykstra counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dykstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption throws a series of punches but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Dykstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Gumption. Beautiful body shot.
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Dykstra's ribs.
Dykstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Dykstra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
Dykstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dykstra avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries to clinch up.
Dykstra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gumption - that will leave a mark!
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dykstra, as that shot connected.
Dykstra throws a low kick, looking for Gumption's leg but Gumption calmly moves out of range.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dykstra works the jab nicely.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Dykstra misses.
Gumption slips under a jab from Dykstra.
Gumption seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dykstra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Dykstra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dykstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Gumption.
Dykstra thuds a left hand into Gumption's body.
Dykstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dykstra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dykstra keeps the fight on the outside.
Dykstra looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Dykstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dykstra missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption blocks a leg kick.
Dykstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gumption lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dykstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gumption is looking for a counter combo.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dykstra misses the body punch
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
Gumption connects with a body shot.#T4#
Gumption with a jab.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Dykstra avoids it.#CL2#
Dykstra has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dykstra breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Dykstra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dykstra throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumption lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dykstra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dykstra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dykstra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gumption catches Dykstra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dykstra checks the leg kick.
Dykstra throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
That's time! Gumption's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gumption throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumption looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dykstra throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Dykstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dykstra can do to turn this around?
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Doc Dykstra has been cut.
Dykstra throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Dykstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Dykstra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption wants to clinch up but Dykstra keeps it at a distance.
Dykstra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dykstra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Dykstra. #T1#
Dykstra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Gumption finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gumption scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dykstra in his tracks.
Crunch! Gumption slams his shin into Dykstra's torso.
Dykstra is breathing heavily.
Gumption throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dykstra on the side of the head.
Dykstra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gumption.
Both fighters circling a little - Gumption finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Gumption takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Gumption keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dykstra's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Gumption. #T2#
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dykstra blocks an uppercut.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumption cracks Dykstra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dykstra is looking to clinch but Gumption is avoiding it.
Dykstra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dykstra doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption tries to clinch but Dykstra is having none of it.
Dykstra lands a head kick. Gumption smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dykstra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption scores with the left hand. Dykstra knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dykstra.
Gumption moves out of range as Dykstra strikes.
Dykstra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Dykstra misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dykstra!
Dykstra misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Dykstra.
Gumption is looking to counter the offense by Dykstra and move into the clinch.
Gumption lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gumption fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gumption darts in and clinches Dykstra up against the cage.#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Gumption lands a left and a right that send Dykstra crashing to the mat, dazed. Gumption thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dykstra walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Dykstra is rocked!
Gumption walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dykstra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gumption swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dykstra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
A relieved looking Bubba Gumption thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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