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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Geissler (ranked 4783 p4p, 3965 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 552 p4p, 489 weight class). James Crazyhorse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gerry Geissler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geissler scores with a nice strike.
Geissler slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazyhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geissler lands with a shot to the body.
Geissler leaves Crazyhorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geissler misses the jab.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerry Geissler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Geissler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geissler sprawls well. Geissler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
Crazyhorse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geissler circles away.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Geissler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crazyhorse shoots for a takedown but Geissler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geissler lands with a right hand.
Geissler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Geissler cracks Crazyhorse with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like James Crazyhorse 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!
Crazyhorse fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Geissler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Geissler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Geissler.
We've been informed that Crazyhorse 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.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler looks to throw the jab but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geissler pinned against the cage. Geissler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Geissler clobbers Crazyhorse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geissler throws a jab when Crazyhorse was well out of range.
Crazyhorse shoots in but Geissler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crazyhorse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Geissler.
Geissler clobbers Crazyhorse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geissler connects with a looping right hand.
Geissler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse shoots for a double leg takedown but Geissler sprawls well. He's pushed Crazyhorse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crazyhorse tries for a takedown but Geissler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geissler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Geissler as Crazyhorse shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse walks into a jab.
Crazyhorse dives in and grabs Geissler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geissler pushes down on Crazyhorse's head and hops out.
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geissler is fending him off so far but Crazyhorse persists. Nope, Geissler circles away and we're back to standing.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Geissler tests Crazyhorse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geissler swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Geissler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crazyhorse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Geissler.
Geissler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crazyhorse under the eye.
Geissler misses with an uppercut.
Geissler connects with a right hand. Crazyhorse shakes it off.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown.
Crazyhorse goes for a double leg but Geissler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geissler continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Geissler as Crazyhorse shoots in.
Geissler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geissler as he avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geissler.
Geissler lands a jab to the head.
Geissler swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Geissler stuffs the takedown.
Geissler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crazyhorse.
Geissler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Geissler misses the target.
Geissler just misses with a punch to the body.
Geissler cracks Crazyhorse with a good jab.
Geissler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crazyhorse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Geissler misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Geissler misses the target.
Geissler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crazyhorse under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Geissler.
Geissler cracks Crazyhorse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Geissler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Crazyhorse with that takedown attempt.
Geissler misses with a straight right.
Geissler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Geissler misses its intended target.
No luck for Crazyhorse with that takedown attempt.
Geissler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geissler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geissler tries to avoid it but Crazyhorse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geissler to the ground. Geissler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geissler stuffs the takedown attempt from Crazyhorse. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
Geissler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crazyhorse.
Geissler misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crazyhorse is defended easily by Geissler.
Geissler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse slips a jab from Geissler.
Geissler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Geissler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geissler defends well and Crazyhorse ends up having to push Geissler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Geissler loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geissler as he avoids it easily.
Geissler tries to counter by clinching up but Crazyhorse breaks away and moves out of range.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geissler.
Crazyhorse feints the counter takedown.
Gerry Geissler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crazyhorse slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Geissler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Geissler takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt - Geissler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geissler misses with a hook. Crazyhorse ducked under it nicely.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt - Geissler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geissler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerry Geissler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geissler sprawls well. Geissler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crazyhorse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crazyhorse closes the distance and clinches up with Geissler, looking for a takedown. Crazyhorse pushes Geissler against the cage but Geissler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Geissler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Geissler.
Geissler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is breathing heavily.
Crazyhorse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geissler circles away.
Geissler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geissler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crazyhorse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in and drives through. Geissler sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Geissler as Crazyhorse shoots in.
Geissler tries to counter by clinching up but Crazyhorse breaks away and moves out of range.
Geissler looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Geissler.
Crazyhorse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissler throws out the jab.
Geissler looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
Crazyhorse slips a straight right by Geissler.
Crazyhorse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crazyhorse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Geissler throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geissler misses with a straight left.
Geissler lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown.
Crazyhorse defending well as Geissler loads up on a big left hand.
Geissler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crazyhorse. Crazyhorse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crazyhorse has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crazyhorse.
Nice cross by Geissler.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt
and Geissler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Geissler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crazyhorse on the side of the head.
Geissler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geissler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geissler wants it to stay on the feet.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown
and Geissler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crazyhorse is rocked!
Geissler misses with an uppercut.
Geissler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crazyhorse is still on wobbly legs! Can Geissler finish him?
A jab from Geissler misses.
And Crazyhorse tries to counter it with a takedown but Geissler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Geissler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse seems to have recovered his senses.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geissler but Geissler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geissler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crazyhorse can do to turn this around?
Geissler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crazyhorses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Geissler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Geissler misses its intended target.
Geissler lands a nice hook to Crazyhorse's body. Crazyhorse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crazyhorse.
Geissler connects with a nice looking jab.
Geissler throws a hook but Crazyhorse avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots for a double leg takedown but Geissler sprawls well. He's pushed Crazyhorse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Geissler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geissler connects with a jab.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissler.
Crazyhorse is trying desperately to land a takedown but Geissler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crazyhorse.
Geissler misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Geissler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Crazyhorse tries to counter it with a takedown but Geissler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Geissler missing with a left hand there. Crazyhorse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geissler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geissler cracks Crazyhorse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Geissler lands an overhand right.
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!
Crazyhorse slips a straight right by Geissler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Geissler strikes.
Geissler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazyhorse moves away.
Geissler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Geissler misses with an uppercut.
Geissler throws the left hand but Crazyhorse avoids the punch easily.
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geissler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crazyhorse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crazyhorse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Geissler misses with a looping left.
Crazyhorse drops his hands momentarily and Geissler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Geissler misses.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Geissler.
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geissler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geissler.
Geissler just misses with a punch to the body.
Geissler connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Geissler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Crazyhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geissler defends well and Crazyhorse ends up having to push Geissler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crazyhorse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Geissler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerry Geissler is winning the standup battle so far.
Crazyhorse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geissler tries to avoid it but Crazyhorse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geissler to the ground. Geissler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerry Geissler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Geissler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geissler.
Geissler connects with a right hand. Crazyhorse shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Geissler.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crazyhorse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Geissler has got the better of the exchanges.
Geissler misses with a body shot.
Crazyhorse shoots in but no luck this time.
Geissler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crazyhorse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geissler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazyhorse somewhat.
Crazyhorse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse slips under a jab.
Geissler slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazyhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Crazyhorse tries to get set, Geissler tries to push him back and clinch up but Crazyhorse manages to avoid the attempt.
Geissler lands a glancing blow to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geissler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geissler throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crazyhorse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Geissler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crazyhorse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.
A big left from Geissler misses.
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geissler is fending him off so far but Crazyhorse persists. Nope, Geissler circles away and we're back to standing.
Geissler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crazyhorse.
Geissler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geissler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crazyhorse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Geissler misses with a looping left.
Geissler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Geissler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geissler as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt - Geissler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geissler is looking to counter punch.
Gerry Geissler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Geissler misses with a looping left.
Crazyhorse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geissler swivels and escapes.
Nice straight punches there by Geissler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Geissler.
Geissler punishes Crazyhorse's body with a nice straight punch.
Geissler cracks Crazyhorse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Geissler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crazyhorse scrambles back to his feet.
Geissler loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Crazyhorse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Geissler defends it well.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geissler.
Crazyhorse with the counter takedown but Geissler avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Geissler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geissler tests Crazyhorse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geissler misses with a looping right.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Geissler defends it nicely.
Crazyhorse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geissler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geissler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse darts in looking for a takedown but Geissler gets double underhooks and turns Crazyhorse into the cage.
Geissler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geissler looks to throw the jab but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse drops his hands momentarily and Geissler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Geissler looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
Crazyhorse moves away from the strike by Geissler.
Geissler takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James Crazyhorse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crazyhorse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geissler pinned against the cage. Geissler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Geissler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geissler swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geissler sprawls well. Geissler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
Crazyhorse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geissler.
Crazyhorse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissler throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Geissler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geissler wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Geissler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geissler with a nice cross.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geissler. Crazyhorse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geissler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crazyhorse doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geissler throws a jab when Crazyhorse was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Geissler misses the target.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Geissler.
Crazyhorse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geissler misses with an uppercut.
Crazyhorse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geissler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crazyhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James Crazyhorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Geissler misses.
And Crazyhorse tries to counter it with a takedown but Geissler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Geissler throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Geissler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Geissler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Geissler!
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