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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einstein comes to the cage accompanied by Angra - Mystery Machine. Gionet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Your Going Down" by Sick Puppies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Gionet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Einstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gionet off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gionet defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gionet is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Einstein gets his way!
Gionet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gionet looking for submissions off his back.
Gionet wants to get back to full guard.
Gionet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Einstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Einstein could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gionet has his foot on Einstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Einstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Gionet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Einstein forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein is working for a kimura but Gionet is defending it quite comfortably.
Gionet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Einstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Einstein's back!
Einstein defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gionet looks gassed!
Einstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Einstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Einstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gionet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gionet is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gionet looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Einstein controls Gionet momentarily but Gionet frees himself.
Gionet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Einstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Einstein works his way into full mount!
Einstein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gionet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Einstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Einstein working for a guillotine from mount but Gionet is in no mood to give up.
Gionet is desperately trying to improve his position but Einstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Gionet has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gionet wants to escape the position.
Gionet fending off the submission attempt from Einstein.
Gionet defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Einstein's arms.
Gionet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Einstein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working for a guillotine from mount but Gionet is in no mood to give up.
Gionet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gionet wants to get back to full guard.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Gionet is having none of it.
Einstein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gionet defends it well.
Gionet looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gionet has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein is trying to work for a kimura but Gionet is defending well.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but Gionet is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gionet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gionet wants to pass the guard but Einstein is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Einstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gionet seems to be working for a kimura but Einstein defends the submission attempt.
Einstein keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Einstein is looking to control Gionet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Einstein avoid being mounted?
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Gionet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Gionet is proving a slippery customer.
Gionet is breathing heavily.
Gionet drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick Gionet off! Gionet jumps back into Einstein's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Einstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gionet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Gionet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Einstein working for a triangle but Gionet defends it easily.
Gionet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gionet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Einstein has his foot on Gionet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gionet works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gionet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gionet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gionet distracts Einstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gionet won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
Gionet passes into half guard.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
Gionet seems to be working for a kimura but Einstein defends the submission attempt.
Einstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working for a triangle but Gionet defends it easily.
Gionet pushing down on Einstein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Einstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gionet uses his free foot to push down on Einstein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Einstein.
Gionet looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Einstein gets back to half guard.
Einstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gionet.
Einstein is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gionet pulls his head out easily.
Gionet is looking to advance position but Einstein won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein gets full guard.
Gionet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gionet manages to get himself to full guard.
Einstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gionet keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Gionet 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.
Einstein drops back looking for a leg! Gionet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gionet manages to kick Einstein off! Einstein jumps back into Gionet's guard.
Gionet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Einstein tries for a takedown but Gionet circles away easily
and Gionet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gionet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Einstein defends it well.
Einstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gionet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gionet's back!
Gionet tries to roll but Einstein sticks to his back.
Einstein looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Gionet right now.
Einstein wants to control but Gionet is keeping busy.
Einstein is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gionet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gionet for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gionet can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionet defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gionet staying busy and making it hard for Einstein to control.
Gionet turns into Einstein and is now in his guard.
Gionet stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
Einstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gionet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gionet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gionet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gionet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Einstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gionet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gionet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionet stands and throws Einstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Einstein is trying to control Gionet's posture but Gionet avoids it.
Einstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Einstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gionet is working away from the top position though.
Einstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gionet is looking to advance position but Einstein won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is trying is best to control the position here.
Einstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gionet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gionet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Einstein is looking for a kimura here.
Einstein trying to control the action but Gionet is working from the bottom.
Einstein prevents Gionet from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionet is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Einstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gionet!
Einstein working for a guillotine from mount but Gionet is in no mood to give up.
Gionet can't escape the position.
Einstein takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Einstein is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gionet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Einstein 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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