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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12294 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerbert Bryant (ranked 242 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I just wanna. Indigo Starseed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gerbert Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Starseed clinches with his opponent.
Bryant has Starseed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bryant pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starseed tumbling to the mat - Bryant dives into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starseed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starseed has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starseed controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant pulls Starseed in to control the position.
Starseed won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starseed won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Starseed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starseed passes into half guard.
Starseed prevents Bryant from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Bryant tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Starseed looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bryant is looking to improve his position but Starseed isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to control here but Bryant has managed to regain half guard.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Bryant tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Starseed trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Starseed stalling.
Starseed is just content to waste time from the top position. Bryant takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Bryant manages to get to full guard.
Starseed won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Starseed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bryant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starseed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bryant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Starseed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryant is pressing down on Starseed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Starseed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Starseed wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to hold Starseed in close to prevent damage but Starseed has managed to pass into half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryant.
Bryant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Starseed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (11) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed slows the pace down in half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant wants to control but Starseed passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (14) vs (2) Bryant
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bryant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryant is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bryant 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.
Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Starseed has passed into half guard.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Starseed in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starseed postures up.
Starseed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Starseed postures up.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
Bryant wants to control but Starseed passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryant is looking to get back to full guard here but Starseed has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (17) vs (2) Bryant
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Indigo Starseed gave a big smile as he said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'.
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 6201 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes to the cage accompanied by I just wanna. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gerbert Bryant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
Damozzi tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Damozzi after a bit of a struggle.
Damozzi gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Bryant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damozzi is trying to drag Bryant to the mat but Bryant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damozzi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Damozzi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (3) vs (0) Damozzi
Damozzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Damozzi wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryant is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Damozzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but Damozzi defending well.
Damozzi trying to control here.
Bryant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Damozzi trying to hold on to Bryant's head to control him but Bryant postures up.
Damozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bryant is pressing down on Damozzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damozzi is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is thwarting Damozzi's attempts to control the position.
Bryant moves into full mount! Damozzi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (6) vs (0) Damozzi
Damozzi wants to hold on but Bryant pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant working for a guillotine from mount but Damozzi is in no mood to give up.
Damozzi gets back to half guard.
Damozzi is looking to control Bryant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damozzi avoid being mounted?
Bryant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damozzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bryant.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but Damozzi is defending well.
Bryant tries to pass to full mount but Damozzi defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Damozzi keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Damozzi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Damozzi is retaining full guard.
Bryant is stalling in the full guard.
Bryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Damozzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bryant has Damozzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bryant (6) vs (2) Damozzi
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bryant (8) vs (2) Damozzi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant advances to half guard.
Bryant trying to control the action but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Bryant is looking for a kimura here.
Damozzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryant 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.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Damozzi is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Bryant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (11) vs (2) Damozzi
Bryant is trying to get an arm triangle but Damozzi is defending well.
Bryant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Damozzi's legs.
Damozzi is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bryant swings around for an armbar but Damozzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bryant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bryant (11) vs (4) Damozzi
Damozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Damozzi looking to pass the guard.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant 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.
Damozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (11) vs (7) Damozzi
Damozzi working away.
Damozzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryant, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bryant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Damozzi's best efforts.
Damozzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Damozzi passes into half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Damozzi is controlling well.
Bryant is pressing down on Damozzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Bryant looking to control.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Damozzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Damozzi has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bryant has a hand on Damozzi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Damozzi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (11) vs (10) Damozzi
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Damozzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bryant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damozzi.
Bryant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryant.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damozzi won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Bryant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bryant (13) vs (10) Damozzi
Damozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
Bryant works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bryant (16) vs (10) Damozzi
Bryant tries for a kimura but Damozzi is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working away.
Bryant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bryant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bryant is trying to get an arm triangle but Damozzi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryant tries to advance to mount but Damozzi denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Gerbert Bryant thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Kruger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger misses the jab.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Kruger.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Bryant misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant cracks a nice hook into Kruger's ribs.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bryant clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bryant blocks it well.#T2#
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruger back to the cage. Bryant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger lands with a right to the head.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Bryant tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant with a nice cross.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kruger pushes Bryant off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a nice body kick.
Gerbert Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Kruger wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Kruger throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.#T2#
Bryant misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Dustin Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger dodges the ground and pound from Bryant.
Kruger is trying to control Bryant's posture but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Kruger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruger is trying to stand.
Kruger controlling the position well.
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger is holding on to half guard well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Kruger is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant is working Kruger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Bryant misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Kruger blocks a jab.#TD#
Bryant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Bryant is now in Kruger's guard.
Kruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bryant keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Kruger stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Kruger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Kruger is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Jab from Bryant.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryant doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bryant rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger stops a takedown attempt from Bryant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kruger.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body punch.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Kruger lands a right hand.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kruger.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Kruger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Kruger.#T4#
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger slips a jab from Bryant.
Kruger wants to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch position.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Kruger counters with a body kick.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Kruger lands a big right hand that sends Bryant crashing to the mat! Kruger stays standing though and waves Bryant back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!
Kruger knocks out Bryant with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kruger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kruger picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gerbert Bryant spoke after the fight, saying 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Event:
GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumption.
Gumption clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
letting Gumption counter with a right hand.
Gumption walks into a left hand.
Bryant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryant there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gumption looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Gumption's belly button to the back.
Bryant misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Bryant feints and as Gumption raises his hands in defense, Bryant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant works over Gumption with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Bryant stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gumption seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Gumption has wrist control.#T2#
Gumption is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bryant is pushing down on Gumption's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gumption is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant is thwarting Gumption's attempts to control the position.
Bryant prevents Gumption from standing back up.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gumption knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryant is keen to just control but Gumption is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bryant working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gumption is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gumption avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Gumption keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant trying to control from half guard but Gumption is working away. #T3#
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Gumption wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gumption tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Gumption is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bryant is pressing down on Gumption's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gumption is holding on for now.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gumption has his hands clasped together around Bryant's back. He's all about the action.
Bryant uses his free foot to push down on Gumption's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gumption.
Gumption regains half guard.#T4#
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gumption is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gumption has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Gumption kicks off Bryant and gets to his feet.
Bryant slips a jab from Gumption.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Gumption shows good takedown defense.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumption momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Gumption should have avoided that one.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Gumption finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Gumption was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryant.
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gumption slips under a jab from Bryant.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming. #T1#
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Gumption scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a right hand
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.#T2#
Gumption dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Bryant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Bryant misses with a body shot
and Gumption counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Gumption drops Bryant with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bryant looks back up at him and smiles so Gumption waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Bryant is rocked!
Gumption throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bryant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gumption stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Gerbert Bryant spoke after the fight, saying 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Event:
GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Glozman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Bryant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glozman doesn't seem phased though.
Mitzi Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glozman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
A low kick from Glozman is predictable there #TD2#
and Bryant counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Glozman sneaks out the side door and pushes Bryant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Glozman.
Glozman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glozman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glozman lands a front kick.
Glozman throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.#CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Glozman. Glozman maintains the clinch. #T1#
Glozman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Glozman lands an elbow inside.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Glozman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glozman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glozman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Glozman misses with a wild body shot.
Glozman tries to clinch up
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glozman misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Bryant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Glozman with a jab.
Glozman is looking to wear down Bryant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glozman tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Glozman misses
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Glozman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glozmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Glozman wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Glozman is looking to land body kicks.
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glozman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glozman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Glozman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bryant cracks a nice hook into Glozman's ribs.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glozman - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Glozman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glozman lands a left hand.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Glozman controls his hands.
Glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Glozman wants to stall.
Bryant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mitzi Glozman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerbert Bryant.
Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Glozman lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Glozman lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Glozman tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Glozman cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glozman throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Glozman misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glozman thinking.
Glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Glozman sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Glozman ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Glozman misses the target.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glozman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glozman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Glozman throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glozman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
#T1#
Glozman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glozman tries to land a body kick
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glozman tries to land a body kick
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glozman thinking.
Bryant throws a body punch but Glozman moves out of range.
Glozman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Glozman ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
A quick step to the side and Glozman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Glozman misses with a jab to the body
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glozman misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Glozman backing up. Glozman nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Glozman tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
A nice side step and Bryant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glozman throws a leg kick that misses.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glozman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Glozman is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Bryant wants to control but Glozman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryant misses with the ground and pound.
Bryant lands some shots froms side control.
Glozman wants to get back to his feet but Bryant is dominant here and he's now got Glozman's back!
Bryant is landing with strikes. Glozman can't take much more of this.
Bryant missing with strikes.
Bryant missing with punches from the back.
Bryant throws strikes from the back but Glozman rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Glozman.
Glozman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant. #T3#
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant postures up in Glozman's guard and throws a big left but Glozman blocks it.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glozman keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryant throwing strikes but missing.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glozman tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glozman has time to react.
Bryant clobbers Glozman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
and Glozman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Glozman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Glozman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Glozman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Bryant works Glozman's body with a nice hook.
Glozman swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glozman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Good exchange - Glozman coming out on top.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Glozman.
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Glozman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant jabs Glozman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Glozman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glozman scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Glozman is rocked!
Glozman misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Glozman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glozman. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glozman slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Glozman connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Glozman seems to have got his legs back now.
Glozman misses with a body shot.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glozman momentarily.
A head kick misses from Glozman.
Glozman swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glozman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Glozman! Bryant dives in looking to finish! Glozman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant clobbers Heimendahl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bryant jabs at Heimendahl's body.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Heimendahl.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heimendahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heimendahl on his heels. He'll look to pass Heimendahl's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Heimendahl manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Heimendahl scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Heimendahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimendahl is breathing heavily.
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant working aggressively here.
#T1#
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heimendahl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
Heimendahl lands a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant cracks Heimendahl with a nice body shot.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Heimendahl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heimendahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heimendahl misses with the head strike.
Heimendahl throws an elbow that misses.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Bryant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.#T3#
Heimendahl working aggressively here.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heimendahl.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Heimendahl's head.
Bryant dodges an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
A short uppercut from Bryant.
A short left from Bryant.
Heimendahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Heimendahl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Bryant as the two fighters clinch.
Bryant tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
#TD2#
Bryant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heimendahl is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Heimendahl's head. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heimendahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bryant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heimendahl's face.
#ROC2#
Heimendahl is rocked!
Bryant postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Heimendahl is out cold - huge knockout for Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
A victorious Gerbert Bryant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simmons.
Simmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simmons throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Simmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simmons darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Simmons scores with a nice strike.
Simmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simmons throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Simmons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons throws a lazy body kick
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Brandon Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.
Simmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simmons misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons is working Bryant over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Simmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Simmons.
Bryant looks winded!
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Simmons tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Simmons back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerbert Bryant.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simmons connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simmons.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Simmons throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Simmons feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down. #TD2#
Bryant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simmons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bryant is looking to pass into half guard but Simmons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simmons is in guard.#REVR#
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons 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.
#R2#
Simmons throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryant doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Bryant swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Simmons misses its target.
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Bryant moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Simmons.
Bryant has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons lands a nice hook to Bryant's body. Bryant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Simmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Brandon Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant pushes Simmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
#TD2#
Bryant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Simmons is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bryant with the ground and pound but Simmons uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant pushes down on Simmons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
Bryant with the ground and pound but Simmons uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simmons is defending well.
Brandon Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerbert Bryant.
Still in the clinch, Simmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
A head kick from Simmons lands but Bryant takes it in his stride.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simmons rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Simmons throws a shot to the body.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Bryant shoots in.
Brandon Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerbert Bryant.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
Bryant throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Simmons is looking to counter punch.
Bryant dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Simmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Bryant.
#CL2#
Bryant rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bryant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryant stops Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Simmons has one foot on Bryant's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Simmons scores with a push kick.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Simmons jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simmons. That's going to slow Bryant down.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a three punch combo that has Bryant backing up. Bryant nods at Simmons to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons scores with a spinning back kick!
Simmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Good exchange - Simmons coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simmons, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simmons!
A determined Brandon Simmons didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Gerbert Bryant had this to say: 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Event:
GAMMA#682 Churchill v Ridgeway
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Boagrius throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant moves out of range as Boagrius strikes.
Bryant tries to clinch but Boagrius moves out of range.
Boagrius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boagrius missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boagrius throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Boagrius is avoiding it.
Boagrius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boagrius circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boagrius! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boagrius defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
As Bryant backs off Boagrius throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Boagrius lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boagrius has time to react.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Boagrius ducks down to avoid it.
Boagrius flicks out a counter leg kick but Bryant steps away.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Boagrius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Boagrius's belly button to the back.
Boagrius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boagrius sprawls and moves away.
Boagrius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Bryant lands a nice shot that snaps Boagrius's head back.
Bryant lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boagrius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boagrius throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boagrius's head.
Boagrius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boagrius keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Boagrius wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Boagrius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boagrius pulls Bryant in to control the position.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boagrius looking for a sweep. Not yet Boagrius, not yet.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boagrius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boagrius has control of Bryant's left arm, preventing Bryant from doing any damage.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Boagrius has wrist control.
Boagrius tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boagrius slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Boagrius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boagrius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryant with a body shot.
Boagrius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boagrius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boagrius.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boagrius swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a single leg into guard. Boagrius didn't expect that.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Boagrius keeps moving.
Boagrius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Bryant has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bryant throwing strikes but missing.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boagrius can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Boagrius's brow.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Boagrius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Boagrius!#REVB##T1#
Boagrius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boagrius is looking to stand up but Bryant won't let him.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Boagrius has wrist control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bryant here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Boagrius's brow.
Boagrius seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Boagrius looking for a sweep. Not yet Boagrius, not yet.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Boagrius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Boagrius!#REVB#
Boagrius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.
Boagrius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Boagrius preventing the sweep.
Boagrius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boagrius under the eye.
Bryant cracks Boagrius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gerbert Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boagrius throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boagrius drops his hands momentarily and Bryant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Boagrius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boagrius missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boagrius as he avoids it easily.
Boagrius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant walks into a stiff left hand from Boagrius.
Boagrius fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Boagrius counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boagrius's waist but Boagrius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
Boagrius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boagrius swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Boagrius throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boagrius.
Boagrius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Orpheus Boagrius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant takes a swing at Boagrius's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Boagrius.
Boagrius looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant takes a swing at Boagrius's ribcage but misses.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Boagrius.
A jab from Boagrius misses.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Boagrius.
Boagrius throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerbert Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boagrius lands a head shot.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boagrius to the mat! Boagrius manages to get full guard.
Boagrius keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant is pushing down on Boagrius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boagrius is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boagrius trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Boagrius is looking to control Bryant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boagrius avoid being mounted?
Bryant throwing shots but Boagrius is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bryant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bryant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orpheus Boagrius.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant!
After winning the bout, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Orpheus Boagrius spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses, faced a dangerous opponent and somehow I lost even thou I prepared like crazy for this fight. Congratz to Roy. Don't sleep on it cause I'm going to come back for my belt.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Hoyce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyce throws out the jab.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
A big right from Hoyce misses.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bryant as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Bryant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoyce!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoyce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoyce to see if he's OK.
Hoyce stops Bryant from passing to mount. #ES2#
Hoyce sneaks out the side door and pushes Bryant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Hoyce throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoyce misses with a double jab.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoyce tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyce tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Bryant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bryant in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant prevents Hoyce from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bryant.
Hoyce gets back to half guard.
Hoyce is trying to stand up here but Bryant is controlling him well. #ES2#
Hoyce manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bryant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Hoyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyce.
Good body shot from Hoyce.
#BC2#
Hoyce breaks the clinch.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Bryant throws a hook but Hoyce avoids it easily.
Hoyce misses with a straight right.
Hoyce throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Hoyce counters with a head kick that drops Bryant to the mat! Bryant scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Hoyce sprawls well.
Hoyce misses with a head kick.
Hoyce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Hoyce misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Hoyce missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoyce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Hoyce counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoyce finish him?!
Hoyce throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Hoyce throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Hoyce avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyce! But no joy.
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant slips under a jab from Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a looping left.
Hoyce misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoyce thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennan Hoyce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
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.
#R2#
Hoyce throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Hoyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoyce throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoyce misses with a low kick.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Hoyce connects with a high kick.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce.#CL#
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries a body shot but Hoyce blocks it.
Hoyce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoyce digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank. #T1#
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoyce tries to break free but Bryant pushes him back against the cage.
Hoyce has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoyce can turn it around.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
Hoyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Hoyce lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoyce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Hoyce blocks an uppercut.
Hoyce lands a body shot. #T2#
Hoyce lands with a light punch inside.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hoyce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Hoyce.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyce throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoyce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyce connects with a jab.
Hoyce throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bryant crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hennan Hoyce thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Event:
GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mencken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mencken scores with a hook.
Mencken lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryant drops his hands momentarily and Mencken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Mencken.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mencken motions for Bryant to come forward. Mencken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Mencken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Mencken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Mencken misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bryant is looking to wear down Mencken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken walks into a left hand.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken wants to slow Bryant down by chopping away at his legs.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mencken under the eye.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Mencken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mencken lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Mencken.
Bryant misses with a hook. Mencken ducked under it nicely.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mencken defends it nicely.#T2#
Mencken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Mencken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Mencken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Mencken's body. Mencken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
HL Mencken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mencken connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bryant darts in looking for a takedown but Mencken gets double underhooks and turns Bryant into the cage.
Mencken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mencken misses with a straight left.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Mencken sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Mencken.
Bryant jabs Mencken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mencken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Mencken with an uppercut!
Mencken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Bryant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mencken finds it's way round the side to connect with Bryant's head.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Bryant throws a hook but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken lands a nice hook to Bryant's body. Bryant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mencken throws a front kick that sends Bryant stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant lands the left hand.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Mencken is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mencken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mencken swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but HL Mencken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mencken avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Mencken counters with a nice leg kick.
Mencken lands a nice looking body kick.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mencken punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Mencken ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bryant pushes Mencken up against the cage in a clinch.
Mencken lands with a short shot to the head.
Mencken misses with some punches.
#T1#
Mencken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Mencken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mencken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken lands with a right to the head.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mencken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Bryant tries for a takedown but Mencken manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mencken lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mencken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mencken.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mencken as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Mencken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Mencken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant wants to stall.
Mencken scores with a shoulder strike.
Mencken lands a body shot.
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mencken lands a left hand.
Mencken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards. #T3#
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mencken on the inside. #ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mencken unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bryant! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mencken is unloading with more strikes now! Bryant drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken is the new super heavyweight champion!
HL Mencken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Event:
GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumption scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gumption scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Bryant lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
Bryant throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Gumption throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant catches Gumption with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Gumption scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption is looking to counter punch.
Gumption connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Bryant with a jab.
Jab from Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gumption pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gumption throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumption connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gumption - that will leave a mark!
Gumption feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bryant lands an overhand right.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Gumption lands with a kick to the temple. Bryant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Gumption tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Bryant stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gumption.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a head kick. That will keep Bryant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Gumption throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
#T1#
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumption.
Gumption lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Gumption counters with a solid body kick.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Gumption is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Gumption punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryant doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumption.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Gumption sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bryant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.#T3#
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Gumption tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Gumption sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gumption takes one to the chin there.
Gumption cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumption scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryant doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumption lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.#T4#
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Bryant's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
so Bryant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Gumption wriggles free and stands up.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
Gumption lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Gumption misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumption.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
Gumption swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Gumption cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gumption.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gumption lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumption counters with a good, hard body kick but Bryant shrugs it off.
Gumption changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Gumption scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumption takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumption misses the jab.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bryant works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant moved away.
Bryant connects with a jab.#T3#
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Gumption there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption lands with a cross.
Gumption misses with a few strikes there.
Gumption takes one on the button.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bryant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Gumption moves out of range.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gumption at a distance.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gumption is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Gumption avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption scores with a push kick.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gumption.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumption, right into the meat.
You can see that Bryant has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gumption lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.#T1#
Gumption throws a good cross that connects.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Gumption makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bryant really felt that one!
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption lands with a nice body kick.
Bryant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Gumption's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gumption duly obliges. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Gumption!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Gumption.#TD2#
Bryant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent Bryant getting side control.#ES#
Gumption has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bryant is on him like a limpet, forcing Gumption back against the cage.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
#BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gumption misses #TD2#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Gumption manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bryant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Gumption has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Bryant trying to stall but Gumption improves his position.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumption is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gumption is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Gumption gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption had his way with Gerbert Bryant in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.#CL2#
Bryant forces Gumption back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gumption.
Gumption effectively controlling the action here.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Gumption's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumption.
Bryant taking a breather.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gumption.#KD2#
Bryant lands a big left hand right to the temple and Gumption goes down! #ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Oh Gumption is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Gumption controlling the position for now.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumption is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bryant winds up and cracks Gumption with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryant unloads with some huge strikes here! Gumption is out! Bryant wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gerbert Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.
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GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Bryant's head back.
We've been informed that Gumption has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
Gumption fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Gumption cracks a nice hook into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gumption works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Gumption takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Gumption is trying to stand.
Gumption trying to hold on to Bryant's head to control him but Bryant postures up.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gumption to regain full guard.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption is controlling Bryant's posture.
Gumption controls Bryant momentarily but Bryant frees himself.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Gumption preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gumption is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gumption trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Gumption has wrist control.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant is working Gumption over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Bryant won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Gumption wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryant won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gumption jabs at Bryant's body.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumption! But no joy.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Gumption circles away and keeps his distance.
Gumption steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption lands a jab.
Gumption throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gumption throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant tries to move into range but Gumption moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Gumption looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Bryant. #T2#
Bryant lands a nice hook to Gumption's body. Gumption takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Gumption's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.#TD#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Gumption defends it.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Gumption's hands, connecting with Gumption's forehead.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Gumption manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gumption paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gumption. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.#T4#
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gumption gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bryant prevents Gumption from getting back to his feet.
Bryant postures up.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Gumption is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gumption has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bryant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Bryant misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Gumption finds it's target.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gumption misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption misses with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gumption thinking.
Gumption tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Bryant looking to score a takedown here. Gumption is defending well but Bryant drives through and ends up in Gumption's guard.#ES2#
Gumption uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gumption.
Gumption throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
Gumption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption moves forwards but Bryant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gumption bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Bryant connects with a jab.
Donk. Gumption catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Gumption throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryant on the side of the head.
Gumption throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryant on the side of the head.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption feints a counter leg kick.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gumption on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3##TD#
Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gumption on his heels. He'll look to pass Gumption's guard now, I'm sure.
Gumption is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant advances to half guard.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gumption keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gumption pushes Bryant off and gets back to his feet.
Gumption lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Gumption counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Gumption misses. #T4#
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Gumption.
Gumption throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Gumption attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryant with a body shot.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
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.
#R4#
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Gumption's head but Gumption sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Gumption fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gumption defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Gumption lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Gumption slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Gumption misses with a low kick.#T1#
Gumption comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption scores with a jab.#T2#
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption strikes.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption ducks right into an uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Gumption knows he should have avoided that one.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Gumption missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gumption swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant takes a swing at Gumption's ribcage but misses.
Gumption misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
A jab from Gumption finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gumption misses with a hook.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gumption throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Gumption scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryant is able to avoid easily.
Gumption wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Gumption misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gumption misses.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a head kick.
Bryant throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gumption scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Gumption looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumption is just out of range.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
Bryant throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Gumption throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumption misses with the combination.
A jab from Bryant misses.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Gumption throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Bubba Gumption is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Gumption.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gumption turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption scores with a jab.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gumption comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gumption has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bubba Gumption gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Bryant tests Curry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curry misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Curry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry staying out of range there.
Curry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bryant defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curry.
Curry throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bryant counter with a right hand. #T1#
Curry misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curry misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curry looks to throw a body kick
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Curry connects with a crisp jab.
Curry throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant checks a low kick from Curry.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry scores with a nice right hand.
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant throws a hook but Curry blocks it.#T2#
Curry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Curry.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curry misses with a kick to the body
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Curry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Curry misses with a body kick.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curry takes one to the chin there.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry looking to control.
Curry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryant's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bryant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curry wants to stand but Bryant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry has his hands on Bryant's head, controlling the position.
Curry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bryant takes one on the button.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Curry.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curry counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Curry throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curry did well to prevent Bryant getting side control.
Bryant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Curry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Curry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Curry tries to roll over but Bryant keeps him under control.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though.
Curry is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curry looking to control.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is working Curry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Curry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant distracts Curry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
Bryant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Curry managing to control the position.
Curry keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Curry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Curry is pulling down on Bryant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryant, at least for the moment.
Bryant is working Curry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Curry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curry pulls Bryant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bryant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bryant works over Curry with some ground and pound from guard.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curry pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curry has control of Bryant's left arm, preventing Bryant from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
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.
#R3#
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Curry knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Curry.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Curry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.#ROC#
Curry is rocked!
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curry is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant digs a good body shot into Curry's ribs.
Curry leaves his chin hanging out and Bryant seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Curry crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
Gerbert Bryant decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Arthur Curry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Event:
GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten lands a head kick. Bryant smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant catches Rutten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bryant misses with a hook.#T1#
Bryant tries to move into range but Rutten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Bryant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant drops Rutten with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bryant follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
Gerbert Bryant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Gumption misses #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bryant prevents Gumption from standing back up.
Gumption told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gumption tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gumption slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Gumption utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gumption utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant stops Gumption from standing up.
Gumption 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.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumption looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant is fighting to break Gumption's control of his arms but Gumption is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Gumption is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gumption is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Gumption trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Gumption gets to his feet. Bryant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.#T3#
Bryant walks into a straight right hand from Gumption.
Gumption clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gumption lands with a good body shot.
Gumption stuffs the takedown.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gumption throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gumption has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gumption misses with a low kick.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gumption bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Gumption digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.#T4#
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gumption to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Gumption, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Good shot there by Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Gumption takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Gumption is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.#TD#
Bryant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gumption wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gumption holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Gumption seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gumption is keeping the position for now.
Gumption lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bryant has a closed guard, preventing Gumption from standing up.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumption looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gumption pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Gumption wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gumption stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Gumption throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Gumption rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Gumption kicks Bryant off and gets back to his feet.
Gumption throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant lands with a hook. Gumption tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryant cracks Gumption with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gumption gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Gumption's head. #KD#
Bryant lands a big left hand right to the temple and Gumption goes down! #ROC#
Gumption is rocked!
Bryant scores with a big shot! Gumption's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gumption! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bubba Gumption had this to say: 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Steigelmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steigelmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Steigelmann throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Steigelmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bryant connects with a jab.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Steigelmann clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann lands with a right hand.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steigelmann.
Bryant defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steigelmann sprawls and moves away.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Steigelmann scores with a four punch combination!
Bryant throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
enabling Steigelmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Steigelmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant takes one to the chin there.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Steigelmann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steigelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steigelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steigelmann tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steigelmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steigelmann.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steigelmann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Steigelmann is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bryant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bryant lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steigelmann down.
#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Bryant trying to control the position but Steigelmann is working away.
Steigelmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Steigelmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steigelmann is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steigelmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bryant wants to sweep here but Steigelmann controlling him for the moment.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Steigelmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Steigelmann content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Steigelmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steigelmann trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steigelmann is one step ahead there.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steigelmann controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steigelmann is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Steigelmann.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Bryant.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#T1#
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Steigelmann throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steigelmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Steigelmann had a free shot at his head there.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant misses with a hook. Steigelmann ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
Steigelmann tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steigelmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steigelmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Steigelmann misses.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Steigelmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gerbert Bryant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Steigelmann thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steigelmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Steigelmann looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Steigelmann just gets out of the way.
Steigelmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryant with a body shot.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.#T1##CL2#
Steigelmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steigelmann working aggressively here.
Steigelmann is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Steigelmann, against the cage.
Bryant is leaning against Steigelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steigelmann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Bryant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bryant slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Bryant blocks a body shot from Steigelmann.
Bryant pushes Steigelmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steigelmann after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steigelmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant just leaning against Steigelmann, taking a breather. #T3##TD#
Bryant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steigelmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bryant lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Steigelmann hold on?!
Steigelmann covering up well under a series of strikes from Bryant.
Bryant has the hooks in. Steigelmann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bryant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bryant is trying to stick to Steigelmann's back but Steigelmann is turning into Bryant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bryant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steigelmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Steigelmann preventing the sweep.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Steigelmann from controlling successfully.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Steigelmann misses with the combination.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steigelmann - that will leave a mark!
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant checks a low kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Steigelmann tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steigelmann lands a head shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Bryant slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steigelmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bryant slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
Steigelmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Steigelmann's body.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Steigelmann closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Steigelmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.#T4#
Steigelmann slips under a jab.
Gerbert Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Bryant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steigelmann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Steigelmann blocks nicely.
Bryant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steigelmann is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Steigelmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new heavyweight champion!
Gerbert Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hika misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hika scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Hika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hika stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hika wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Hika with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hika to see if he's OK.
Hika on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Hika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bryant is pressing down on Hika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hika is holding on for now.
Hika is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hika is pulling down on Bryant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryant, at least for the moment.#T2#
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.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hika pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hika has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hika is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hika defending well though.
Hika tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant working over Hika with some ground and pound. Hika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Hika is rocked!
Bryant works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hika tries to lock up and control but Bryant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for Bryant! Hika is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Gerbert Bryant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Hongi Hika was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, that bastard have bribed the judges, i won that fight!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Curry scores with a leg kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Curry.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) in the buildup to the fight.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Curry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Curry slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Bryant misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bryant dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curry. Curry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Curry connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant connects with a jab.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Curry misses with an uppercut.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Curry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant. #T2#
Curry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curry.#TD#
Bryant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bryant showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Curry's head.
Bryant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bryant looks to land a strike but Curry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Curry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bryant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Curry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Curry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Curry!#REVB#
Curry wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #T4#
Curry tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Curry tries to stand but Bryant is controlling from the bottom.
Curry wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curry's guard. #REVR#
Bryant passes Curry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Curry is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
Curry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bryant manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Curry
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Curry moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Curry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Curry!#REVB#
Curry wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Curry is controlling the pace.
Curry is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Curry preventing the sweep.
Curry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curry 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.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Curry looking to pass the guard.
Curry trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Curry wants to get up but he can't break Bryant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curry throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bryant throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curry lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Curry scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curry looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming. #TD#
Curry gets caught flat footed, as Bryant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Curry wants to sweep but no luck.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bryant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Curry keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant throws a strike but Curry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Curry misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Curry lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant throws a hook but Curry avoids it easily.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curry in his tracks.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A jab from Curry misses.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Curry knows he should have avoided that one.
Curry throws a front kick that sends Bryant stumbling back into the cage.
Curry works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Curry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Curry.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bryant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry keeps the fight on the outside.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Curry cracks Bryant with an open hand slap.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Curry manages to avoid it.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Curry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Curry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Curry throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.#T4#
Curry takes one to the chin there.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curry misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Curry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curry.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Curry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Curry lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curry! But no joy.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Curry slips under a jab from Bryant.
Curry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Curry.
Curry walks into a stiff left hand from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a right hand to the body.
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Curry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry scores with a hook.
Curry lands a jab to the nose.
Curry throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Curry!
The ground and pound from Bryant seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Curry can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bryant tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bryant trying to control the position but Curry is working away. #T2#
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Bryant seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curry keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant works to advance to full mount. Curry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Bryant throwing strikes here but Curry is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bryant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Curry looks a forlorn figure.
Bryant throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bryant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bryant looking to finish with strikes here!
Curry working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Curry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Curry hang on?
Bryant connects with a bit shot that sees Curry covering up! More strikes from Bryant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bryant is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Event:
GAMMA#627 Sito v Barbossa
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Toole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant misses with a hook. Toole ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Toole throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Bryant gets a clinch.
Toole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Bryant on the inside. #TD#
Bryant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bryant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toole keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Toole wants to control the position but Bryant says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Toole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toole's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bryant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bryant avoids the strikes from Toole.
Bryant is really stuck here.
Toole missing with strikes from the back.
Bryant is taking damage to the body and head.
Toole doesn't have the hooks in and Bryant manages to turn into his guard.
Toole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Toole throwing strikes but missing.
Toole wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Toole preventing the sweep.
Toole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toole looking to sit in guard and control but Bryant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toole 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.#SUB2#
Toole working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Toole 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.#T3#
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toole working a defensive guard here.
Toole 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.
Toole is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
Toole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryant's guard. #REVB#
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole. #T4#
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Toole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
Toole trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant pulls Toole in close to his closed guard and prevents Toole from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Toole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Toole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Toole counters with a single leg into guard. Bryant didn't expect that.
Toole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toole wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryant has wrist control.
Toole trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Toole stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.#T1#
Toole wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Toole throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Toole keeps moving.
Ottis Toole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bryant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant working Toole over with strikes.
Toole is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
Toole trying to control momentarily.
Toole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toole missing with punches from the back.
Bryant turns into Toole and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toole wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Toole has wrist control.#SUB2#
Toole is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Toole keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Bryant cracks Toole with a solid left hand.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from Toole.
Toole is trying to keep Bryant in close.
#SUB2#
Bryant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bryant has managed to get both his arms back between Toole's legs - danger averted.
Toole 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.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bryant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant is working Toole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Toole keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ottis Toole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Toole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toole fails with the takedown
and Toole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toole misses with a left hand #KD#
and Bryant counters with a left hand that sends Toole to the canvas! #ROC#
Toole is rocked!
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole can do to turn this around?
Bryant postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Toole's head off the mat! Toole is out! He's out! Bryant jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
Gerbert Bryant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ottis Toole spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent may have won this time, but I'm going to eat his children. '.
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Event:
GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutten.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Bryant manages to step out the way in time.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Bryant backs off Rutten throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rutten scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Rutten shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant with a jab.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Bryant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sebastiaan Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bryant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant is looking to pass Rutten's guard but actually Rutten recovers to full guard.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass. #ES2#
Rutten is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bryant presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant lands a head shot.
Rutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Rutten slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Bryant fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rutten square on the jaw! Damn, Rutten is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Alexandersson counters by clinching up.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards. #T1#
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Alexandersson.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Alexandersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Alexandersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Alexandersson - that landed with a thud.
Alexandersson stops a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandersson.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandersson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandersson.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Bryant tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Bryant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Alexandersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Alexandersson!#REVB#
Bryant is pulling down on Alexandersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexandersson, at least for the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Alexandersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandersson under the eye.
Alexandersson wants to slow Bryant down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Alexandersson throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bryant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Alexandersson's ribs.
Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Alexandersson.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandersson tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Alexandersson jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Bryant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexandersson. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Bryant throws a hook but Alexandersson blocks it.
Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson misses the body punch
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Alexandersson clinches up against the cage.
Alexandersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandersson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands a right hand.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Alexandersson manages to get underhooks.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Alexandersson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Alexandersson on the inside.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryant throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexandersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexandersson's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandersson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alexandersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Alexandersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Alexandersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Bryant working to try and regain half guard.
Bryant is squirming around, avoiding Alexandersson's attempts to control the action.
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bryant tries to hold on but Alexandersson pushes him away.
Alexandersson controlling from the full mount.
Alexandersson wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Alexandersson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bryant is holding on tight.
Alexandersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandersson wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Bryant wants to control but Alexandersson is having none of it.
Bryant is looking to improve his position but Alexandersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Alexandersson sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandersson misses.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Alexandersson.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexandersson wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Alexandersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
#CL2#
Alexandersson moves into the clinch.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Alexandersson tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexandersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandersson scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Alexandersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alexandersson.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Alexandersson scores with a push kick.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Alexandersson clinches with his opponent.
Bryant wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands with a right to the head.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Alexandersson misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Alexandersson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alexandersson misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandersson thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexandersson thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Crunch! Alexandersson slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandersson throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Alexandersson counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexandersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Alexandersson.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Bryant avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandersson tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Alexandersson pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant works on Alexandersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandersson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gerbert Bryant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gerbert sad'.
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Event:
GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Touret swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Touret misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant misses the jab.
Touret looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Touret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
We've been informed that Touret has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bryant works Touret's body with a nice hook.
Touret lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Touret is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touret throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Touret.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Touret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Touret thinks about the counter body kick.
Touret throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant tries to bum rush Touret with a series of wild strikes but Touret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Touret! But no joy.
Touret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Touret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Touret gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Touret misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Touret misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.#T2#
Touret moves out of range of the strikes.
Touret throws a series of strikes that have Bryant backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Touret works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Touret throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Touret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Touret cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Touret releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Touret swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julien Touret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Touret misses with a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Touret is looking to score with low kicks.
Touret tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Touret misses the target.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant lands with a straight right. Touret didn't see that one coming.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Touret tries to work over Bryant's front leg with a kick but Bryant checks it. #T4#
Touret tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Touret misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a single leg into guard. Touret didn't expect that.
Touret wants to improve his position but instead Bryant has moved into half guard.
Touret controlling the position well.
Bryant is just content to waste time from the top position. Touret takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Touret pulls Bryant in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Touret preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Touret throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Touret thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Touret has time to react.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Touret at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Touret misses the target.
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Touret. Touret obviously looking to wear him down.
It looks like Bryant has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Touret misses with a right hand
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Touret misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bryant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Touret sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Touret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant dives in for a single leg takedown but Touret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Touret throws a counter combo.
Touret rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Touret throws a leg kick that misses.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Touret throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Touret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Touret.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Touret misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Touret manages to get to full guard.
Bryant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Touret's guard.
Touret is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bryant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Touret tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bryant thows a huge punch but Touret dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touret tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg. #T4#
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Touret really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Touret slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Touret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Touret is keeping the position for now.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Touret wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Touret's head.#ROC#
Touret is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Touret.
Touret ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Touret throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Touret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Touret attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Bryant catches Touret napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Touret to the canvas!
Touret is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant stands up over Touret, holding on to his feet. Bryant throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Touret is out cold! Bryant lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Gerbert Bryant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#609 Bryant v Jordan
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan wants to land a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Jordan misses with a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Jordan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bryant checks a leg kick.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Jordan misses #TD#
and Bryant counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan taking a bit of punishment here - Bryant scoring with strikes.
Bryant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jordan is trying to improve his position.
Bryant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Bryant works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jordan is trying to stand back up but Bryant is controlling him
Jordan is looking to get back to full guard here but Bryant has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bryant creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jordan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bryant turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Gerbert Bryant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bannon.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bannon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Bannon walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bannon as he jumps to the side.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant slips under a jab from Bannon.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bannon. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bannon swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Thomas Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bannon throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bannon throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Bannon moved out of range.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bannon under the eye.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bannon sprawls well. Bannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bannon throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.#T2#
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Bannon slips the punch.
Bannon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Bannon misses with a straight left.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bannon misses with a looping left.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bannon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bannon is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bannon is looking to control Bryant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bannon avoid being mounted?
Bryant prevents Bannon from improving his position.#T4#
Bryant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Bannon's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Bannon wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
Bannon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bannon working a defensive guard here.
Bryant is fighting to break Bannon's control of his arms but Bannon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bannon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bannon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Bannon does it's job there.
Bannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Bannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas Bannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bannon, right into the meat.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Bannon's head but Bannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bannon.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Bannon's head back.
Bannon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bannon.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Bannon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bannon jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Bannon.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bannon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Bannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bannon throws out a powerful jab.
Bannon throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Bannon misses the shot to the body.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Bannon.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bannon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bannon misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannon throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bannon looks to throw a body kick
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant jabs at Bannon's body.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Bannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Bannon.
Bannon defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Bannon's shoulder, as Bannon tries to avoid the shot.
Bannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Bannon misses with a body shot.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Bannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant throws a body punch but Bannon moves out of range.
Bryant jabs Bannon right on the nose. Bannon blinks but takes it well.
Bannon slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bannon under the eye.
Bannon defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bannon throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bannon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bannon lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Bannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Bannon ducks down to avoid it.
Bannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bannon walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bannon can pounce on him.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Bannon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant is thwarting Bannon's attempts to control the position.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bannon defending well though.
Bryant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bannon moves into full guard.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Bannon is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bannon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bannon throws a front kick that sends Bryant stumbling back into the cage.
Bannon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bannon dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon slips a straight right by Bryant.#TD#
Bryant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bryant moves into full mount! Bannon won't be happy about that!
Bannon tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bannon is still trying to improve position.
Bryant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bannon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bannon just holding on.
Bryant avoids the attempt from Bannon to control.
Bryant with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Bryant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bannon tries to hold on but Bryant postures up.
A nice elbow there by Bryant.
Bryant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bannon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bannon's face.
#ROC#
Bannon is rocked!
Bryant lands a big shot to the head and Bannon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres connects with a single shot there.
Torres wants to clinch.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Bryant has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant throwing strikes but missing.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Torres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Torres!#REVR#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely. #T3#
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Torres has managed to clinch.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bryant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Torres clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Can Torres hold on?! Bryant is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torres on the side of the head.
Torres throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torres throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.#T1#
Torres tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luis Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luis Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.#T2#
Torres moves to clinch but Bryant breaks away #TD2#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant lands a few punches from side control.
Torres tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bryant.
Bryant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bryant scoring with punches and elbows.
Bryant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Bryant tries to score with some ground and pound. Torres controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bryant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Gerbert Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Bryant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryant is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryant winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torres to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Torres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant lands the left hand.#T1#
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Bryant takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Torres is rocked!
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Torres misses.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant cracks Torres with a hook to the temple - Torres is on wobbly legs here! Bryant swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Torres falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bryant wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Touret takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Bryant has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Touret lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Touret as Bryant shoots in.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Touret.
Touret throws a low kick, looking for Bryant's leg but Bryant calmly moves out of range.
Touret avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Touret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
A quick step to the side and Touret tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julien Touret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Touret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touret changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Touret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Touret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Touret misses with a body shot.
Bryant works the jab nicely.#T1#
Touret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Touret throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Touret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Touret on his heels. He'll look to pass Touret's guard now, I'm sure.
Touret keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass. #SUB#
Touret is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryant is aware though and is defending well.
Touret is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Touret is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Touret keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully. #T2#
Touret controls Bryant momentarily but Bryant frees himself.
Bryant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Touret's guard.
Touret is trying to control but can't.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Touret controlling the position well.
Touret on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Touret is looking to escape.
Touret is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Touret's head. #T3#
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Touret's hands, connecting with Touret's forehead.
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bryant controlling the pace.
Bryant sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Touret! Oh, Touret is in big trouble! Bryant lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Pintos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
It seemed like Pintos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pintos misses with a straight left.
Pintos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant finds it's way round the side to connect with Pintos's head.
Pintos defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPintos.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Bryant moves forwards but Pintos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pintos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bryant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pintos trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Pintos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pintos stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Pintos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bryant wants to sweep here but Pintos controlling him for the moment.
Bryant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Pintos controlling him for the moment.
Pintos wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant is adopting a defensive guard.
Pintos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bryant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pintos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pintos stays in close to Bryant's body and controls the position. #T3#
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pintos, as that shot connected.
Pintos throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Pintos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pintos throws a combination that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Pintos's ribs.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant slips a straight right by Pintos.
El Pintos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Pintos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pintos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Pintos moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Pintos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pintos throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Pintos saw that one coming.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pintos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pintos throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant cracks Pintos with a good jab.
A big right from Pintos misses.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pintos throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pintos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pintos slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pintos can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pintos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryant cracks Pintos with a big elbow.
Pintos is looking for a sweep.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant slows the pace down.
Pintos regains half guard.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Pintos's temple.
Bryant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Bryant working over Pintos with some ground and pound. Pintos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryant working over Pintos with some ground and pound. Pintos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryant working Pintos over with strikes.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant works his way into side control.
Bryant is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Pintos is looking for a sweep.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Pintos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant lands a nice forearm strike.
Pintos is looking for a sweep.
Bryant tries to move to mount but Pintos blocks the move with his legs.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pintos struggling a bit here.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Pintos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bryant is really struggling to control Pintos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pintos is looking for a sweep.
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryant in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bryant working the ground and pound.
Bryant controls the position.
Pintos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pintos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bryant connects with a decent elbow.
Bryant controlling the position.
Bryant in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bryant working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Pintos is rocked!
Pintos is breathing heavily.
Bryant grinds an elbow into Pintos's temple.
Pintos is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pintos seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pintos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pintos counters with a head kick.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant scores with a nice head shot.
Gerbert Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryant!
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pintos throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.#ROC#
Pintos is rocked!
Pintos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bryant misses with a right hand
letting Pintos counter with a right hand.
Pintos throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Pintos is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Pintos slips under a jab.
Pintos seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Pintos avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bryant or perhaps it was just good defense by Pintos, which made it look bad.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pintos.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Pintos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pintos is fending him off so far but Bryant persists. Nope, Pintos circles away and we're back to standing.
Pintos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Pintos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pintos.
Pintos needs to keep his hands up - Bryant had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Bryant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pintos was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant lands a couple of digs.
Pintos 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.
Bryant passes Pintos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbert Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Bryant throwing shots but Pintos is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Bryant seems content to control.
Pintos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pintos.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
El Pintos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant postures up.
Bryant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pintos's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbert Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Bannon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bannon delivers a nice body kick.
Bannon misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant cracks Bannon with a good jab.
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant moves forwards but Bannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Bannon should have avoided that one.
Thomas Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannon throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bannon.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Bannon.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Bannon avoids it well and moves away.
Bannon thumps Bryant with a low kick.
A big right from Bannon misses.
Bannon lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.#T1#
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Bannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bannon throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bannon motions for Bryant to come forward. Bannon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bannon. That one must have hurt.
Bannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bannon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant sizes up Bannon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bannon.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bannon moves away.
Bannon misses with a body kick.
Bryant punishes Bannon's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bannon tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant throws a hook but Bannon avoids it easily.
Bannon throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bannon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bannon scores with a nice right hand.
Bannon misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Bannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bannon throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Bannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bannon slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bannon throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A good leg kick by Bannon.
Bannon throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
Bannon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bannon misses with a straight right.
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Bannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bannon scores with a nice body kick.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Bannon.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Bannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bannon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bannon pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Bannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Bannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bannon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bannon moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Bannon ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bannon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bannon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Bannon misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bannon.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bannon.
Bryant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bryant checks a low kick from Bannon.
Bannon throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Bryant.
Bannon is looking to land body kicks.
Bannon misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bannon.
Bannon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bannon misses the target.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bannon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryant takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bannon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bannon connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Bannon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bannon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bryant checks it well.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bannon throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant slips under a jab from Bannon.
A head kick misses from Bannon.
Bannon misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Bannon gets caught flat footed, as Bryant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bannon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bryant's guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Bannon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Bannon from controlling successfully.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Bannon tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bryant 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.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Bannon from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bannon fakes the leg kick and cracks Bryant in the body.
Bannon slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bannon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Bannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bannon connects with a single shot there.
Bryant slips a straight right by Bannon.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Bannon's shoulder, as Bannon tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant lands a jab.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bannon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bannon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bannon misses with a kick to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bannon throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bannon swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Bannon moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Bryant dives in and grabs Bannon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bannon pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Bannon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas Bannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon misses with a low kick.
Bannon misses with a leg kick
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bannon looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Bannon's brow.
Bryant distracts Bannon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bannon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryant works over Bannon with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bryant throws a combination. Bannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bannon.
Bannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bannon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bannon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bannon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Bannon moves away and avoids it.
Bannon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bannon misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Bryant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bannon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.
Bannon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bryant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bryant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bryant winds up and cracks Bannon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Bannon is defending well.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Bannon's hands, connecting with Bannon's forehead.
Bannon moves into full guard.
Bryant is working Bannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bannon can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Bannon is defending well.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryant is thwarting Bannon's attempts to control the position.
Bryant is trying to control. Bannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bannon wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Bannon taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bryant is thwarting Bannon's attempts to control the position.
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Bannon's temple.
Well, if Bryant 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.
Bryant trying to control the action but Bannon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bannon's head.
Bryant controlling the pace.
Bannon is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
Bryant prevents Bannon from improving his position.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbert Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant!
After winning the bout, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#577 Hoi v Tallon
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agaev.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
It looked like Agaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Agaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bryant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Agaev quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Bryant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Agaev is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bryant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
Bryant moves into full mount! Agaev won't be happy about that!
Bryant throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bryant fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bryant landing strikes from the mount and Agaev is in trouble!
Bryant is landing with some decent strikes but Agaev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Bryant with the ground and pound from mount.
Agaev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bryant.
Agaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Bryant landing strikes from the mount and Agaev is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryant content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Agaev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bryant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Agaev hang on?
Bryant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bryant softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Agaev is out cold! Bryant jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant blocks a head kick by Ei.
Ei lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
Ei ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bryant throws a body punch but Ei moves out of range.
Bryant defending well as Ei loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ei throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Ei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Ei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Ei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei misses the jab.
Bryant stalks Ei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ei's face. Ei staggers backwards, shaken.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Ei.
Ei tries to clinch up
letting Bryant counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bryant throws a hook but Ei blocks it.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ei misses with a kick to the body.
Ei lands a nice shot that snaps Bryant's head back.
Ei misses with a looping right.
Ei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ei lands the left hand.
Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Bryant.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ei misses with an uppercut.
Ei scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Ei with an uppercut!
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ei misses.
Bryant jabs at Ei's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei blocks a jab.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ei.
Ei tries to clinch up.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Ei manages to avoid it.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ei.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Ei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Ei moved out of range.
Ei wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ei throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Ei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant throws a hook but Ei blocks it.#TD#
Bryant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ei is trying to defend but Bryant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ei kicks off Bryant and gets to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ei swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Bryant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ei on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ei is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ei.
Ei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Ei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ei throws out the jab.
Ei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ei throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ei stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ei.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant cracks Ei with an open hand slap.
Kylla Ei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ei throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Bryant takes one to the chin there.
Ei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ei slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Ei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Ei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Ei throws a series of strikes that have Bryant backpedaling.
Ei is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
Ei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Ei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bryant takes a swing at Ei's ribcage but misses.
Ei moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Bryant slips under a jab.#T2#
Ei swinging wildly here.
Ei looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant scores with a jab. Ei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Ei.
Ei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Ei throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bryant tries to counter with a takedown but Ei is quick to defend against it.
Ei lands a nice looking body shot.
Ei darts in trying to clinch
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Gerbert Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ei swinging wildly here.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ei throws a lazy body kick
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bryant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ei keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ei is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ei is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Bryant landing a few strikes.
Bryant working the ground and pound but Ei is defending the strikes.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ei is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bryant is controlling him well.
Ei is looking for a sweep.
Bryant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ei is looking for a sweep.
Ei is pushing Bryant's head away, looking to escape. Bryant manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kylla Ei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Ei saw that one coming.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ei under the eye.
Ei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ei's head.
Ei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Ei misses with a hook
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ei lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Ei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ei takes one to the chin there.
Ei lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ei misses with a body kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Ei sprawls well.
Bryant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Ei has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Ei misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant takes one on the button.#CL2#
Ei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
#T2#
Bryant is trying to break free.
Ei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
Ei can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bryant is working for takedown but Ei is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Ei pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ei pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Ei is controlling him.
Ei lands with a left to the head.
Ei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant wants to take the fight to the mat but Ei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Ei controlling the action here for a moment.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
#T4#
Ei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant tries to score a body lock takedown but Ei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ei is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ei down to the mat. Ei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Ei.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ei lands a head shot.
Ei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ei throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ei.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Ei sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant cracks Ei with an open hand slap.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ei missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ei.
The fighters circling - Ei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryant's hands.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Ei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Ei.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Ei.
Ei wants to slow Bryant down by chopping away at his legs.
Ei tries to score with a low kick but Bryant moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ei sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Jab by Ei.
Ei wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Ei throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Ei throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ei tries to score with a low kick but Bryant moves his leg out of the way.
Ei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ei throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant has a takedown stuffed.
Ei defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Ei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Bryant misses with a hook. Ei ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ei eats them both and turns towards Bryant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.#CL2#
Ei rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ei lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ei gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ei landing knees to the head.
#KD2#
Ei lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Bryant goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Ei in side control.
#ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!#T3#
Bryant seems a little lost for a moment, as Ei dominates the positioning.
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant taking a bit of punishment here - Ei scoring with strikes.
Ei scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Ei politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ei prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bryant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Ei stands up.
Bryant seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant swings for the body but Ei moves out of range.
Ei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryant under the eye.
Ei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Ei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Ei misses with a low kick.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ei manages to avoid it.
Ei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Ei lands a jab to the head.
Ei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands a really nice looking cross but Ei seems unphased.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ei at a distance.
Ei connects with the punch.
Ei cracks a nice hook into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Ei.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Ei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ei misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ei scores with a three punch combo!
Ei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Ei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ei throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant takes a swing at Ei's ribcage but misses.
Ei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Ei.
Bryant tries to counter with a takedown but Ei is quick to defend against it.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Ei moves away and avoids it.
Bryant cracks a nice hook into Ei's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant with a hook.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Ei counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Ei throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#T1#
Ei scores with a nice right hand.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Ei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Ei avoids it well.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Ei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ei moves forwards but Bryant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Ei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ei misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Ei throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Ei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Ei's head back.
Ei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ei moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Ei closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bryant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ei's guard.
Ei wants to get back to his feet but Bryant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bryant is in close to Ei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
Ei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant stops Ei from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ei swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ei throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ei to the mat! Ei manages to get full guard.
Kylla Ei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ei wants to get back to his feet but Bryant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryant is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ei keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Ei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryant is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbert Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylla Ei!
Kylla Ei is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Kylla Ei took to the microphone: 'Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.
Gerbert Bryant spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, but now my wife's probably gonna cuckold me with my opponent, and man that's gonna suck'.
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Event:
gc103
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toole under the eye.
A slow jab from Toole misses its intended target.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Toole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole postures up in Bryant's guard and throws a big left but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toole works over Bryant with some ground and pound from guard.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Toole is retaining full guard. #T1#
Bryant trying to control but Toole is working from the bottom.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Toole has wrist control.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Toole has wrist control.#SUB2#
Toole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Toole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toole trying to control the position.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from Toole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant trying to control but Toole is working from the bottom.
Toole wants to sweep but no luck.
Toole is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Toole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bryant misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Toole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bryant won't be happy with that.
Bryant manages to get back to half guard.
Bryant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryant.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryant 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.
Toole distracts Bryant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toole stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.#T4#
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryant has wrist control.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Toole chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toole is one step ahead there.
Toole looking to sit in guard and control but Bryant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Toole moves away and avoids it.
Bryant slips under a jab from Toole.
Toole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toole connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant lands a really nice looking cross but Toole seems unphased.
Toole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Gerbert Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.#T1#
Nice shot by Bryant.
Toole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toole slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.
Toole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Toole looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toole counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant shoots for a takedown but Toole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toole throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Bryant catches Toole right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Toole misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toole throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
A jab from Toole misses.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Toole's head but Toole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toole is defended easily by Bryant.
Toole misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toole won't be happy with that.
Bryant trying to control the position but Toole is working away. #T3#
Bryant scoring with punches from side control.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole can do to turn this around?
Toole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Toole trying his best to control but Bryant has mounted him.
Toole in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Toole is rocked!
Bryant loads up with a big shot that hurts Toole! He's pulled Bryant in close but Bryant has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Toole survive? More strikes from Bryant and Toole is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ottis Toole was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent may have won this time, but I'm going to eat his children. '.
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Event:
gc98
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mitch Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant lands with a right hand.
Bryant slips a jab from Mason.#CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Mason pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Bryant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryant is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mason is trying to stand.
#T1#
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant prevents Mason from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Mason told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bryant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is trying to stand.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason pushes Bryant off looking to stand but Bryant dives back in and keeps control.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.#CUT#
It looks like Mitch Mason has been cut.
Bryant working Mason over with strikes. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Bryant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mason is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bryant fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mason from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bryant! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
A relieved looking Gerbert Bryant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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