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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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279 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kahli!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahli rushes Gilbert and presses him up against the cage.
Gilbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gilbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kahli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kahli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kahli working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gilbert.
Kahli blocks a body shot from Gilbert.
Gilbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilbert gets control of Kahli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilbert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kahli postures up in Gilbert's guard and throws a big left but Gilbert blocks it.
Kahli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kahli tries to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kahli tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kahli looks for the body kick but Gilbert saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kahli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilbert lands a head kick!
Kahli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gilbert counters with a head kick.
Kahli throws a low kick, looking for Gilbert's leg but Gilbert calmly moves out of range.
Kahli lands a big uppercut and Gilbert crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gilbert looks OK. Kahli waves Gilbert back to his feet!
It looks like Zackary Gilbert has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Kahli scores with a four punch combination!
Gilbert is rocked!
Kahli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gilbert swivels and escapes.
Oh Gilbert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahli goes for a double leg but Gilbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gilbert continues to drive forward.
Zackary Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kahli.
Kahli looks winded!
Gilbert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahli is defending well for now.
Gilbert seems to have got his legs back now.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Kahli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilbert jumps guard but Kahli stands there with Gilbert around his waist. Gilbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilbert has Kahli pressed against the cage, preventing Kahli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kahli walks away with a smile on his face. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kahli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kahli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gilbert sprawling to the canvas! Gilbert rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahli finish him?!
Kahli takes a swing at Gilbert's ribcage but misses.
Kahli thows a leg kick but Gilbert checks it
and Gilbert counters with a head kick. That will keep Kahli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gilbert avoids the body shot from Kahli.
Kahli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilbert but Gilbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahli clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert jumps guard but Kahli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gilbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kahli uses from the top position.
Kahli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahli stands and steps away. Gilbert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kahli looks for a takedown but Gilbert sprawls well.
Kahli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahli throws a combination that misses
and Gilbert counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilbert.
Gilbert clinches.
Gilbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahli backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gilbert tries to throw a body punch but Kahli avoids it by throwing Gilbert back against the cage.
Gilbert fails to pull guard.
Kahli pulls Gilbert into guard.
Gilbert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahli has wrist control.
Kahli wants to get back to his feet but Gilbert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilbert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kahli's head.
Gilbert works over Kahli with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kahli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zackary Gilbert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kahli throws a series of punches but Gilbert moves out of range.
Good work by Gilbert as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kahli.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kahli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gilbert throws a head kick that half lands.
Kahli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gilbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilbert jumps guard but Kahli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Kahli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilbert fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kahli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Kahli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert pulls guard.
Kahli stands and steps away. Gilbert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kahli is looking to land body kicks.
Kahli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahli is breathing heavily.
Kahli works the jab nicely.
Zackary Gilbert's cut is getting worse.
Kahli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilbert momentarily.
Kahli misses with a lunging right hand
and Gilbert counters with a head kick. That will keep Kahli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zackary Gilbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilbert ducks under a wild hook from Kahli.
Kahli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilbert but Gilbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Kahli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kahli throws a looping overhand right but Gilbert ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gilbert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilbert.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kahli jumps guard but Gilbert stands there with Kahli around his waist. Kahli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli won't allow it.
Kahli wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilbert won't allow it.
Gilbert pulls guard.
Gilbert has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kahli has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kahli decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert prevents Kahli from getting back to his feet.
Gilbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahli's head.
Kahli wants to stand but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilbert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilbert throwing strikes but missing.
Gilbert postures up in Kahli's guard and throws a big left but Kahli blocks it.
Gilbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilbert wanted to stand there but Kahli had control of the position.
Gilbert 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.
Kahli is looking to stand up but Gilbert isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert postures up in Kahli's guard and throws a big left but Kahli blocks it.
Kahli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilbert wants to stand but Kahli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kahli is looking to stand up but Gilbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilbert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gilbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Kahli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zackary Gilbert'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. This is the final round!
Gilbert gets a clinch.
Zackary Gilbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gilbert tries to work over Kahli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert jumps guard but Kahli stands there with Gilbert around his waist. Gilbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahli manages to pull guard.
Kahli wants to stand but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Kahli has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gilbert is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kahli prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahli tries for a takedown but Gilbert manages to get underhooks.
Kahli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Kahli won't allow it.
Gilbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert manages to pull guard.
Kahli tries to stand but Gilbert is controlling from the bottom.
Kahli is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilbert has wrist control.
Kahli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilbert, up you get!
Gilbert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gilbert ducks under a wild hook from Kahli.
Kahli misses with a double jab.
Gilbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kahli tries to clinch there but Gilbert circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert closes the distance and clinches.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Kahli has him pressed against the cage.
Kahli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gilbert prevents it.
Gilbert jumps into guard, dragging Kahli to the mat.
Gilbert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Kahli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ken Kahli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Kahli is predictable there
and Gilbert counters with a two punch combo.
Gilbert scores with a head kick. Kahli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kahli misses with a hook.
Gilbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kahli.
Ken Kahli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahli leaves Gilbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kahli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahli fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilbert moves into range and clinches up with Kahli.
Kahli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kahli walks away with a smile on his face. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kahli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilbert.
Kahli takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahli cracks Gilbert with a good jab.
Kahli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahli shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilbert tries to sprawl out of it but Kahli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilbert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahli tried to score with a low kick but Gilbert checks it.
Gilbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahli throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gilbert tries to bum rush Kahli with a series of wild strikes but Kahli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zackary Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahli is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Kahli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kahli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Kahli!
A victorious Ken Kahli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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