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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilkinson's choice of entrance music: Overkill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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216 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson tries to land a leg kick but Gnata saw it coming and moves away.
Wilkinson is looking to land body kicks.
Gnata works the jab nicely.
Gnata lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkinson's head back.
Wilkinson throws out a leg kick but Gnata moves out of range and Wilkinson only half commits.
Gnata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(50 member cap) in the buildup to the fight.
Gnata throws a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head but Wilkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but Gnata pushes him off.
Wilkinson wants to land a leg kick but Gnata is out of range.
Gnata lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkinson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilkinson cracks Gnata with a good jab.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Wilkinson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gnata sends Wilkinson down but not out. Gnata dives into side control looking to finish.
Wilkinson is rocked!
It looks like Clay Wilkinson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gnata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gnata trying to control the action but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wilkinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gnata scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gnata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A lull in the action here as Gnata stalls from top position.
Gnata wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping him busy.
Wilkinson is trying to improve his position.
Gnata tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wilkinson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gnata working away.
Check out the look on Gnata's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson is trying to control Gnata's posture but Gnata avoids it.
Gnata staying calm.
Wilkinson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to improve his position but Gnata is controlling well.
Wilkinson is trying is best to control the position here.
Gnata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkinson's head.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilkinson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gnata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gnata tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gnata is pressing down on Wilkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Wilkinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson slips a straight right by Gnata.
Wilkinson looks to land a right hand but Gnata moved out of range.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Gnata scores with a four punch combination!
Gnata steps into range and cracks Wilkinson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wilkinson flops backwards and Gnata dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wilkinson is still in real trouble! Can Gnata finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson controls Gnata momentarily but Gnata frees himself.
Gnata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilkinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Haloti Gnata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to keep Gnata in close.
Gnata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Stark Slugger Society - NY inform us that Wilkinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gnata is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkinson has wrist control.
Wilkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkinson, not yet.
Gnata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gnata has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkinson's legs - danger averted.
Gnata trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Gnata postures up in Wilkinson's guard and throws a big left but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gnata is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Gnata tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gnata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gnata tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkinson is retaining full guard.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Gnata from controlling successfully.
Gnata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gnata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gnata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilkinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson is not content to let Gnata control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gnata.
Wilkinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilkinson wants to control but Gnata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gnata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilkinson wants to control but Gnata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gnata is pressing down on Wilkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilkinson is holding on for now.
Gnata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gnata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkinson's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gnata connects with a nice short shot to Wilkinson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilkinson is not content to let Gnata control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkinson trying to hold on to Gnata's head to control him but Gnata postures up.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gnata tries to pass to full mount but Wilkinson defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Haloti Gnata wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Wilkinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gnata. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gnata counters with a series of strikes. Wilkinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilkinson with a hook.
Gnata moves away from the strike by Wilkinson.
A clash of legs there as Gnata blocks the low kick.
Wilkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gnata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson misses with the body kick
and Gnata counters with a right hand that sends Wilkinson tumbling to the canvas! Can Gnata finish him? He dives into Wilkinson's guard looking to do just that!
Gnata is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkinson has wrist control.
Gnata looking to sit in guard and control but Wilkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gnata seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to control but Gnata is working from the bottom.
Gnata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Gnata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gnata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gnata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilkinson is looking to improve his position.
Gnata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkinson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back.
Gnata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gnata is working away from the top position though.
Gnata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilkinson wants to improve his position but Gnata is controlling well.
Wilkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gnata is working away from the top position though.
Gnata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gnata checks a low kick from Wilkinson.
Clay Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gnata.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Gnata is having none of it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gnata sends Wilkinson down but not out. Gnata dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson is not content to let Gnata control the position.
Wilkinson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wilkinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gnata misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gnata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Gnata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilkinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gnata in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Haloti Gnata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gnata is looking to take a break and control but Wilkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gnata lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haloti Gnata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gnata 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haloti Gnata!
After the fight, Haloti Gnata was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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