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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 6498 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gantis Kantis (ranked 4339 p4p, 0 weight class). Kantis has chosen Pitbull - Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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152 cm
25
135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gantis Kantis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Kantis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Kantis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kantis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Kantis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Kantis is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Kantis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee tries to bench press Kantis off him but Kantis keeps the position.
Kantis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kantis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kantis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kantis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Kantis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Kantis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Kantis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Kantis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Kantis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kantis.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kantis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Kantis wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kantis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kantis.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kantis is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kantis to get the leverage.
Kantis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kantis eventually gives up the hold.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kantis drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Kantis off! Kantis jumps back into Lee's guard.
Kantis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Kantis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Kantis has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gantis Kantis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Kantis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kantis.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kantis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kantis has Lee in his guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kantis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control but Kantis is working from the bottom.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kantis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kantis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kantis!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kantis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gantis Kantis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kantis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Kantis postures up.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Kantis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantis is looking for a kimura here.
Kantis prevents Lee from improving his position.
Kantis is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kantis to get the leverage.
Kantis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control but Kantis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Kantis is keeping busy.
Kantis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantis is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kantis to get the leverage.
Kantis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantis drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Kantis off! Kantis jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee has his foot on Kantis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kantis works his way back into a safe position though.
Kantis postures up.
Kantis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantis has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kantis drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Kantis off! Kantis jumps back into Lee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gantis Kantis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Kantis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kantis counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Kantis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kantis but great work by Lee.
Kantis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Kantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kantis, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Kantis is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kantis, who protects the arm well.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kantis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kantis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Kantis!
Lee pulls Kantis in close to prevent any damage.
Kantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantis 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.
Kantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee controls Kantis momentarily but Kantis frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantis postures up.
Kantis 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.
Kantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee has his foot on Kantis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kantis works his way back into a safe position though.
Kantis 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.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantis 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.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to keep Kantis in close.
Kantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kantis is aware though and is defending well.
Kantis 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.
Kantis 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.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Kantis is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantis 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gantis Kantis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kantis 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gantis Kantis!
Gantis Kantis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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