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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gino Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howister Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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155 cm
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gino Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Howister Overeem!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Overeem misses with the combination.
Demon throwing a counter right hand but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Overeem should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Demon avoids nicely.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Demon is avoiding it.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem misses with a few strikes there.
Demon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demon is in Overeem's guard.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Demon tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Demon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Overeem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demon has managed to get both his arms back between Overeem's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Demon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overeem working for a triangle but Demon defends it easily.
Overeem looks winded!
Demon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem 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.
Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Overeem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Overeem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Overeem on the ground.
Demon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Demon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Overeem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
Demon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Overeem is trying to improve his position.
Demon is trying to get an arm triangle but Overeem is defending well.
Demon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Overeem looking for a sweep but Demon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Demon working for a submission but Overeem is keeping him at bay.
Demon prevents Overeem from getting the reversal.
Overeem gets back to half guard.
Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demon is looking for a kimura but Overeem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demon to get the leverage.
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 Gino Demon 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.
Demon shoots in and gets a takedown into Overeem's guard.
Gino Demon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Overeem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Demon 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.
Demon passes into half guard.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back.
Demon seems to be working for a kimura but Overeem defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon wants to pass to mount but Overeem is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back.
Demon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.
Overeem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demon is looking for a kimura but Overeem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demon to get the leverage.
Demon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Overeem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demon is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demon is trying to work for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demon pulls his head out easily.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back.
Demon wants to work for an arm triangle but Overeem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Demon is controlling well.
Demon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demon seems to be looking for submissions.
Demon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demon wants to pass to mount but Overeem is defending the position.
Demon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demon.
Demon is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Demon eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Demon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Demon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demon feints and as Overeem raises his hands in defense, Demon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demon has Overeem in his guard.
Demon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Overeem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Demon won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon has his foot on Overeem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Overeem works his way back into a safe position though.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Demon won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Overeem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demon has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem tries to clinch but Demon is having none of it.
Howister Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem connects with the punch.
Howister Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demon.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demon just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Demon circles away.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Overeem duly obliges.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem wants to clinch
enabling Demon to counter with a crisp jab.
Demon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demon stands and throws Overeem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Demon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Overeem tries to bench press Demon off him but Demon keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Overeem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
Demon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Overeem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Overeem is looking to regain half guard here but Demon keeps moving and retains side control.
Demon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Overeem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Overeem has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Overeem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Demon trying to pass the guard but Overeem defending well.
Overeem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Demon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Howister Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demon is working for a kimura but Overeem is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Demon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demon, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Demon!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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