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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Zolnikov (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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141 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanuel Gant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Zolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zolnikov checks a leg kick.
Gant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolnikov moves away.
Gant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gant wants it to stay on the feet.
Zolnikov avoids the body shot from Gant.
Zolnikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Gant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zolnikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gant is looking to control Zolnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gant avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant gets full guard.
Gant wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zolnikov throws an elbow that misses. Gant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zolnikov's guard. Nice move by Gant!
Gant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zolnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zolnikov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gant preventing the sweep.
Zolnikov is trying to control the position but Gant postures up.
Zolnikov wants to stand and escape but Gant is having none of it.
Gant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolnikov is trying to hold Gant in close to prevent damage but Gant has managed to pass into half guard.
Zolnikov is looking for a sweep. Gant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gant lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gant.
Zolnikov is refusing to be controlled, as Gant sits in half guard.
Zolnikov is trying to stand up here but Gant is controlling him well.
Gant uses his free foot to push down on Zolnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zolnikov.
Zolnikov is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Zolnikov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gant with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zolnikov's face.
Gant with the ground and pound from mount.
Zolnikov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zolnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Zolnikov looks winded!
Gant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zolnikov is looking to escape.
Gant with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolnikov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Gant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gant is looking to chop away at Zolnikov's legs.
Gant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zolnikov can do to turn this around?
Zolnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant postures up.
Gant winds up and cracks Zolnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zolnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Gant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant winds up and cracks Zolnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zolnikov wants to control but Gant is keeping busy.
Zolnikov won't allow Gant to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zolnikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gant wants to control but Zolnikov is keeping him busy.
Gant is thwarting Zolnikov's attempts to control the position.
Gant lands strikes from half guard.
Gant is controlling the pace.
Gant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zolnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gant 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.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant postures up.
Gant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov manages to get to full guard.
Gant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zolnikov is retaining full guard.
Gant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zolnikov's guard.
Gant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emmanuel Gant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zolnikov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov is trying to maintain the position but Gant is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolnikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gant is staying active.
Gant lands with a punch from half guard.
Zolnikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gant is on him like a limpet, forcing Zolnikov back against the cage.
Gant breaks the clinch.
Gant gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolnikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gant scoring with punches and elbows.
Zolnikov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Gant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zolnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolnikov moves away.
Zolnikov shoots in for a takedown but Gant shows good takedown defense.
Gant tries to counter with a takedown but Zolnikov is quick to defend against it.
Zolnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gant has Zolnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gant tries to land a knee to the head but Zolnikov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant manages to break the clinch.
Gant gets a clinch.
Zolnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gant has him pressed against the cage.
Gant has Zolnikov pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolnikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emmanuel Gant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Zolnikov.
Zolnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zolnikov is trying to pull guard but Gant has him pressed against the cage.
Zolnikov is trying to stall.
Zolnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zolnikov being controlled against the cage.
Gant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gant throws a body punch but Zolnikov moves out of range.
Zolnikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emmanuel Gant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gant chips away with some ground and pound.
Gant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zolnikov for as long as he can get away with.
Gant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zolnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gant chips away with some ground and pound.
Zolnikov wants to stand up but Gant is controlling him.
Zolnikov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zolnikov is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zolnikov is on top in guard.
Gant has control of Zolnikov's left arm, preventing Zolnikov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov won't allow Gant to sweep him here.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gant is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gant 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Gant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gant 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Emmanuel Gant wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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