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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunt Jernit (ranked 829 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Zviadi Zotikshvili (ranked 94 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zviadi Zotikshvili!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Zotikshvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Zotikshvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Zotikshvili's head.
Zotikshvili scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit punishes Zotikshvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Zotikshvili works Jernit's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
A cross from Zotikshvili lands.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit with a hook.
Zotikshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotikshvili misses with a head kick.
Zotikshvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Zotikshvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zotikshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Zotikshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a big counter head kick but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Jernit misses with a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a hook but Zotikshvili blocks it.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Zotikshvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jernit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zotikshvili.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
A jab from Zotikshvili misses.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit with a jab.
Nice jab there from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zotikshvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zotikshvili lands the left hand.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zotikshvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Jernit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jernit with a nice calf kick.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili 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.
Zotikshvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zotikshvili dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit jabs Zotikshvili right on the nose. Zotikshvili blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotikshvili lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zotikshvili at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zviadi Zotikshvili will probably get the nod.
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.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
As Zotikshvili looks to move away, Jernit throws a big counter combo but Zotikshvili just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotikshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zotikshvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zotikshvili back to the cage. Jernit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Zviadi Zotikshvili has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zotikshvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zotikshvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Zotikshvili digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Zotikshvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili lands with a kick to the temple. Jernit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jernit is rocked!
Zotikshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zotikshvili scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotikshvili closes the distance and clinches.
Zotikshvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotikshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotikshvili backwards.
A short uppercut from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Zotikshvili throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit defending well as Zotikshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit misses with a few strikes there.
Zotikshvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jernit is wise to it.
Jernit walks into a left hand.
Zotikshvili scores with a leg kick.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zotikshvili lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Zotikshvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Zotikshvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Zotikshvili tries to avoid it.
Jernit 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.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zotikshvili throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zotikshvili misses with a looping right.
Zotikshvili scores with a nice right hand.
Zotikshvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili with a jab.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zotikshvili.
Jernit tests Zotikshvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zotikshvili swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit slips a straight right by Zotikshvili.
Jernit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a left hand
letting Zotikshvili counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Jernit off the cage and back into range.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit feints and then cracks Zotikshvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zotikshvili down.
Zotikshvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit clobbers Zotikshvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Zotikshvili misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zotikshvili's knee momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zviadi Zotikshvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Zotikshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotikshvili connects with a looping right hand.
Zotikshvili misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Zotikshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zotikshvili throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit checks a low kick from Zotikshvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Zotikshvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zotikshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zotikshvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Zotikshvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Zotikshvili throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zotikshvili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zotikshvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jernit. Zotikshvili shrugs it off though.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zotikshvili. That did some damage!
Gunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that Jernit semi-blocks.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zotikshvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Zotikshvili checks the leg kick.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zotikshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy body shot
and Jernit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Zotikshvili manages to avoid it.
Zotikshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Zotikshvili's legs.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zviadi Zotikshvili.
Well Zotikshvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zviadi Zotikshvili!
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