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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gantis Rimwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Handysnacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gantis Rimwalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Handysnacks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimwalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handysnacks was well out of range. Poor timing from Rimwalker.
Rimwalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Handysnacks sprawls well. Handysnacks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rimwalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rimwalker dodges the punch combination from Handysnacks.
Handysnacks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rimwalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Handysnacks's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rimwalker wants to free his trapped foot but Handysnacks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rimwalker stops Handysnacks from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimwalker thows a huge punch but Handysnacks dodges it nicely.
Handysnacks is not content to let Rimwalker control the position.
Rimwalker wants to pass the guard but Handysnacks is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gantis Rimwalker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Handysnacks moves in looking to clinch but Rimwalker pushes him off.
Rimwalker avoids the head kick by Handysnacks.
Handysnacks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rimwalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rimwalker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rimwalker misses with a takedown attempt - Handysnacks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handysnacks throws a sloppy head kick and Rimwalker moves out of range easily.
Handysnacks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rimwalker moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Handysnacks.
Handysnacks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rimwalker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gantis Rimwalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handysnacks trying to land knees to the body.
Handysnacks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rimwalker.
Handysnacks tries to land knees in the clinch but Rimwalker avoids the damage to the body.
Rimwalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handysnacks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Handysnacks does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimwalker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Handysnacks as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Handysnacks.
Handysnacks looks gassed!
Rimwalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handysnacks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handysnacks closes the distance and pushes Rimwalker back into the cage.
Handysnacks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rimwalker avoiding damage as Handysnacks throws knees to the body.
Rimwalker is trying to force a seperation but Handysnacks has the dominant position.
Handysnacks missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handysnacks as Rimwalker tries to tie him up.
Rimwalker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Handysnacks walks away with a smile on his face. Rimwalker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Handysnacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rimwalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Rimwalker shoots for a takedown but Handysnacks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handysnacks wants to clinch up but Rimwalker keeps it at a distance.
Rimwalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Rimwalker clinches.
Handysnacks tries a knee to the head but Rimwalker blocks it.
Handysnacks misses with a knee strike.
Rimwalker working hard to break the clinch.
Handysnacks connects with a knee to the head.
Rimwalker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimwalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rimwalker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Gantis Rimwalker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rimwalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Handysnacks tries to avoid it but Rimwalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Handysnacks to the ground. Handysnacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handysnacks slips a jab and a cross from Rimwalker.
Rimwalker moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Handysnacks obliges.
Handysnacks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rimwalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Handysnacks landing knees to the body.
Handysnacks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handysnacks connects with a knee to the head.
Handysnacks lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Handysnacks.
Handysnacks looking to throw knees to the head but Rimwalker is blocking nicely.
Handysnacks working Rimwalker over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handysnacks working Rimwalker over with knees to the body.
Handysnacks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handysnacks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Handysnacks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Handysnacks connects with a knee to the head.
Handysnacks missing with knees to the body.
Handysnacks prevents Rimwalker from breaking the clinch.
Handysnacks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rimwalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Rimwalker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rimwalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rimwalker is trying to push Handysnacks away but Handysnacks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jimmy Handysnacks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rimwalker tries to pull guard but Handysnacks holds him up against the cage and eventually Rimwalker drops back down to his feet.
Handysnacks scores a nice knee to the body.
Handysnacks tries a knee to the head but Rimwalker blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimwalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handysnacks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rimwalker avoids it.
Handysnacks missing with knees to the body.
Rimwalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handysnacks missing with knees to the body.
Rimwalker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Handysnacks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gantis Rimwalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handysnacks lands a knee to the head.
Handysnacks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rimwalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Handysnacks scores with a knee to the head.
Rimwalker pulls guard successfully.
Rimwalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handysnacks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rimwalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimwalker is trying to control the position but Handysnacks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handysnacks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rimwalker, up you get!
Rimwalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handysnacks circles away.
Handysnacks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handysnacks tries to clinch but Rimwalker is having none of it.
Handysnacks throws a head kick that misses.
Rimwalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rimwalker throws a leg kick which misses Handysnacks's front leg but catches the back leg as Handysnacks tries to avoid it.
Rimwalker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handysnacks as he jumps to the side.
Rimwalker blocks a head kick by Handysnacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimwalker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Handysnacks's guard.
Rimwalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handysnacks is keeping the position for now.
Rimwalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Handysnacks wants to stand but Rimwalker is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Handysnacks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Handysnacks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rimwalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rimwalker shoots in and bounces Handysnacks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handysnacks wants to get back to his feet but Rimwalker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rimwalker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gantis Rimwalker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rimwalker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Handysnacks counters with a left and a right that stings Rimwalker.
Handysnacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handysnacks lands a two punch combo.
Rimwalker fails with the takedown.
Jimmy Handysnacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handysnacks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rimwalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rimwalker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handysnacks after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rimwalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rimwalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Handysnacks scores with a knee to the head.
Handysnacks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rimwalker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handysnacks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gantis Rimwalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handysnacks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handysnacks moves in looking to clinch but Rimwalker pushes him off.
Handysnacks lands a head kick!
Gantis Rimwalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rimwalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handysnacks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handysnacks misses with a double jab.
Rimwalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handysnacks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rimwalker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Handysnacks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rimwalker.
Handysnacks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimwalker drives through and clinches with Handysnacks against the cage.
Handysnacks lands a knee to the body.
Handysnacks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Handysnacks looking to throw knees to the head but Rimwalker is blocking nicely.
Handysnacks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Handysnacks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rimwalker is defending well for now.
Rimwalker wants a takedown.
Handysnacks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rimwalker managing to block the knees to the body from Handysnacks.
Rimwalker pulls Handysnacks into guard.
Handysnacks is in close to Rimwalker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handysnacks wants to stand but Rimwalker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Handysnacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handysnacks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rimwalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handysnacks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rimwalker dives in and scores a takedown into Handysnacks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rimwalker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rimwalker wants to control but Handysnacks is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Handysnacks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Handysnacks 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Handysnacks!
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