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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gandhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gandhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerarld.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Gerarld counters with a leg kick.
Gerarld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gandhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gandhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerarld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .
Gerarld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gandhi wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerarld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gerarld breaks from the clinch.
Gandhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerarld. Gerarld obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerarld swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerarld misses with a low kick.
Gerarld throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gandhi shoots and misses
and Gerarld counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gandhi . Those never looked like landing.
Gandhi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerarld swivels and escapes.
Gerarld tries to keep at a distance but Gandhi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gerarld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerarld just leaning against Gandhi , taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gerarld fails to land.
Gandhi tries to work over Gerarld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gandhi is trying to pull guard but Gerarld turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gerarld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gandhi shoots and misses
and Gerarld counters with a two punch combo.
Gerarld has managed to clinch.
Gandhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi tries for a takedown but Gerarld circles away easily
and Gerarld holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gerarld walks away with a smile on his face. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerarld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerarld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gandhi , pushing him back against the cage.
Gerarld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gandhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerarld.
Gandhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerarld tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerarld manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerarld has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but Gandhi circles away.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gandhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerarld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gerarld.
Gerarld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerarld wants it to stay on the feet.
Gandhi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerarld darts in and clinches Gandhi up against the cage.
Gandhi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerarld just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gerarld manages to break the clinch.
Gerarld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerarld counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gerarld. No joy for Gandhi on that attempt.
Gerarld takes a swing at Gandhi 's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerarld tries to avoid it but Gandhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerarld to the ground. Gerarld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerarld moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gerarld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gandhi backwards.
Gandhi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Gerarld.
Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerarld closes the distance and clinches.
Gerarld manages to break the clinch.
Gerarld tries to land a leg kick but Gandhi saw it coming and moves away.
Gerarld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gandhi .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Gerarld. Those never looked like landing.
Gerarld throws a hook but Gandhi blocks it.
Gerarld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Gerarld 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.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gandhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerarld moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi looks for a takedown but Gerarld sprawls well.
Gandhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gandhi throws a series of punches but Gerarld moves out of range.
Gerarld scores with a punch to the head.
Gerarld closes the distance and clinches.
Gerarld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gandhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gandhi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gandhi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt - Gerarld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerarld but Gerarld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gerarld scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gandhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahatma Gandhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Gerarld counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gandhi 's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerarld.
Gandhi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerarld pinned against the cage. Gerarld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerarld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gandhi moves away.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but Gandhi keeps it at a distance.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerarld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gandhi moves away.
Gerarld connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Gandhi with that takedown attempt.
Gerarld slaps away a takedown attempt from Gandhi , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Gandhi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Gerarld, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Gerarld against the cage but Gerarld circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerarld is looking to wear down Gandhi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerarld sprawls well. Gerarld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Gandhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerarld clinches up against the cage.
Gerarld landing knees to the body.
Gandhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerarld. That's going to slow Gandhi down.
Gerarld dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gandhi . That did some damage!
Lee Gerarld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch but Gandhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gandhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gandhi , pushing him back against the cage.
Gerarld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gandhi is keeping busy.
Gerarld lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gerarld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gerarld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld throws a leg kick but Gandhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gandhi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerarld's half guard.
Gerarld wants to improve his position but Gandhi is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerarld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Gerarld dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gandhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerarld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gerarld as Gandhi shoots in.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi with a poor takedown
and Gerarld counters with a low kick, right behind Gandhi 's knee.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gandhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld has managed to clinch.
Gerarld stalling against the cage.
Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi checks a low kick from Gerarld.
Gandhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gandhi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gandhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gandhi tries to keep at a distance but Gerarld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gerarld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gerarld breaks from the clinch.
Gandhi looks for a takedown but Gerarld sprawls well.
Gerarld cracks Gandhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerarld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gandhi .
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerarld as he avoids it easily.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerarld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Gerarld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerarld has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gerarld leaves Gandhi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gerarld moves in looking to clinch but Gandhi pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerarld tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerarld manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerarld lands a jab.
Gandhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi tries to keep at a distance but Gerarld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gandhi jumps guard but Gerarld turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gandhi being controlled against the cage.
Gerarld pushes Gandhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerarld breaks from the clinch.
Gerarld rushes Gandhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gerarld stalling.
Gerarld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Gerarld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gandhi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerarld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gerarld.
Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gerarld works Gandhi 's body with a nice hook.
Gandhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerarld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gerarld, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch but Gandhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gandhi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gandhi gets tackled into the cage by Gerarld. Gerarld maintains the clinch.
Gandhi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerarld gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerarld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gerarld lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerarld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerarld gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahatma Gandhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Gerarld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gandhi gets tackled into the cage by Gerarld. Gerarld maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Gerarld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerarld, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Gerarld!
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energy
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