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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. Neil Gilas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
213 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilas lands a head shot.
Ciprianni drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Gilas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilas manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Gilas's guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
Ciprianni pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Gilas is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but Gilas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciprianni to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni stalling away here and it's allowed Gilas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ciprianni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet.
Ciprianni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ciprianni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gilas escapes and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ciprianni trying to remain calm as Gilas controls from the top position.
Ciprianni tries to control but Gilas manages to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gilas.
Gilas is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gilas gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gilas gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gilas apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ciprianni.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gilas throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilas lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas lands a right hook to the body.
Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gilas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Ciprianni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprianni pinned against the cage. Ciprianni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Gilas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ciprianni to the mat! Ciprianni manages to get full guard.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas.
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow.
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas landing some decent shots from guard.
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep.
Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Gilas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ciprianni manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
Ciprianni is trying to control but can't.
Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
Ciprianni gets full guard.
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas lands a couple of elbows.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Ciprianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas throws a big right hand that misses.
Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Gilas stands up over Ciprianni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand.
Gilas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well.
Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilas is in close to Ciprianni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted.
Gilas with a nice head shot there.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well.
Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gilas shoots in and drives through. Ciprianni sprawls well.
Gilas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ciprianni has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ciprianni is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Gilas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas distracts Ciprianni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas slips nicely into half guard.
Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control.
Gilas working Ciprianni over with strikes.
Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ciprianni is rocked!
Ciprianni trying to hold on to Gilas's head to control him but Gilas postures up.
Oh Ciprianni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilas wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciprianni seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciprianni taking some punishment here, with Gilas in his half guard.
Ciprianni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilas slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily.
Gilas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Gilas seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gilas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas!
Neil Gilas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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