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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Korymotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Gesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Korymotto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korymotto tries to clinch there but Gesus circles away.
Gesus looks to score with a jab to the body but Korymotto is just out of range.
Gesus shoots in but Korymotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korymotto clinches with his opponent.
Korymotto goes for a takedown attempt but Gesus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Gesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korymotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Gesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gesus misses with a body kick.
Gesus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gesus rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
Gesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Korymotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korymotto tries to pull guard but Gesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Korymotto drops back down to his feet.
Rob Gesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Korymotto.
Gesus manages to break the clinch.
Korymotto forces Gesus back against the cage and clinches.
Korymotto is pressed up against the cage. Gesus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korymotto down to the mat. Korymotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Korymotto. No joy for Gesus on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Korymotto.
Korymotto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gesus swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Korymotto misses.
Gesus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gesus clinches with his opponent.
Korymotto stops a takedown attempt from Gesus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesus looking to stall.
Gesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Gesus tries to pull guard but Korymotto won't allow it.
Gesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korymotto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Korymotto moves into range and clinches up with Gesus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korymotto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gesus is able to avoid easily.
Gesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gesus with that takedown attempt.
Korymotto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korymotto looks gassed!
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Gesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korymotto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gesus defends it nicely.
Korymotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gesus clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gesus goes for a takedown attempt but Korymotto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gesus shoots for a takedown but Korymotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korymotto is fending him off so far but Gesus persists. Nope, Korymotto circles away and we're back to standing.
Gesus shoots in looking for a takedown but Korymotto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gesus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korymotto pushes Gesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Korymotto prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gesus manages to break the clinch.
Korymotto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gesus as he 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!
Gesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Korymotto sprawls well. He's pushed Gesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Rob Gesus will probably get the nod.
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.
Korymotto drives through and clinches with Gesus against the cage.
Gesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gesus jumps guard but Korymotto stands there with Gesus around his waist. Gesus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gesus throws a head punch that misses.
Gesus can't get the takedown.
Korymotto wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesus has Korymotto pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gesus jumps guard but Korymotto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Gesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korymotto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korymotto has Gesus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gesus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gesus wants a takedown but no success here.
Gesus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesus wants to get back to striking at distance but Korymotto won't allow it.
Korymotto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korymotto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korymotto can't get the takedown.
Gesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gesus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korymotto prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A frustrated look appears on Gesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto pulls Gesus into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Korymotto looking to control.
Gesus 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.
Gesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korymotto on the ground.
Korymotto controls Gesus momentarily but Gesus frees himself.
Korymotto is breathing heavily.
Gesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Korymotto looks for a takedown but Gesus sprawls well.
Korymotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Gesus. Gesus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gesus pushes Korymotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Gesus successfully pulls guard.
Korymotto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gesus trying to keep a closed guard but Korymotto is proving a slippery customer.
Korymotto preventing the sweep.
Korymotto is pushing down on Gesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Korymotto has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korymotto controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gesus trying to control but Korymotto postures up.
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 Rob Gesus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Korymotto moves into the clinch successfully.
Gesus prevents the takedown attempt.
Gesus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korymotto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gesus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gesus rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
Korymotto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korymotto shoots for a takedown but Gesus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rob Gesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Korymotto.
Korymotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korymotto clinches with his opponent.
Korymotto prevents Gesus from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korymotto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gesus managing to block the knees to the body from Korymotto.
Gesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korymotto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korymotto has him pressed against the cage.
Gesus decides to pull guard.
Korymotto stopping the sweep attempt from Gesus.
Korymotto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gesus is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korymotto trying to control but Gesus is working from the bottom.
Korymotto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gesus fails with the takedown.
Gesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korymotto is fending him off so far but Gesus persists. Nope, Korymotto circles away and we're back to standing.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korymotto ducks under a wild hook from Gesus.
Gesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korymotto's waist but Korymotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gesus off to one side.
Gesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korymotto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gesus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ken Korymotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korymotto gets a clinch.
Gesus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Korymotto letting Gesus take a breather here.
Korymotto has Gesus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gesus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gesus is working for takedown but Korymotto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gesus wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto wants to take the fight to the mat but Gesus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gesus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korymotto smiles and moves away.
Gesus clinches with his opponent.
Gesus wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gesus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 Rob Gesus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gesus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Gesus!
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hype
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