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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 1014 p4p, 126 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 302 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti misses with a hook to the body
and Kinshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch.
Kinshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Kinshaw 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.
Kinshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotti.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Kinshaw avoids nicely.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Gotti lands with a hook. Kinshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Kinshaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Gotti.
Gotti keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinshaw did well to prevent Gotti getting side control.
Kinshaw holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw taking some punishment here, with Gotti in his half guard.
Kinshaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotti.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kinshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Gotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotti slips nicely into half guard.
Kinshaw wants to control but Gotti is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinshaw is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer.
Kinshaw has his foot on Gotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotti trying to control but Kinshaw is working from the bottom.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Kinshaw is keeping the position.
Kinshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti drops back looking for a leg! Kinshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinshaw manages to kick Gotti off! Gotti jumps back into Kinshaw's guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gotti walks into a jab.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kinshaw looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Kinshaw 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range.
Gotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti throws a low kick but Kinshaw avoids it.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinshaw moves into range and clinches up with Gotti.
Kinshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gotti.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kinshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti throws a head kick but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinshaw's sensitive parts.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti lands a jab.
Kinshaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gotti.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gotti lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti forces Kinshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Kinshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Gotti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gotti gets control of Kinshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gotti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Kinshaw from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kinshaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kinshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gotti's guard.
Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinshaw trying to pass the guard but Gotti defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti is trying to maintain the position but Kinshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Kinshaw has control of the leg.
Gotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kinshaw with a nice head shot there.
Kinshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kinshaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinshaw preventing the sweep.
Kinshaw looking to pass the guard.
Kinshaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kinshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti working for a triangle but Kinshaw defends it easily.
Kinshaw passes Gotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gotti won't allow Kinshaw to pass to mount.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Kinshaw has control of the leg.
Kinshaw wants to pass the guard but Gotti is defending well.
Kinshaw is thwarting Gotti's attempts to control the position.
Kinshaw prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Kinshaw chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Kinshaw from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw lands a couple of digs.
Kinshaw working some strikes from top position.
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kinshaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinshaw wants to pass the guard but Gotti is keeping the position.
Kinshaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kinshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotti is on top in guard.
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kinshaw is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
Kinshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Kinshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range and Gotti settles back down.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotti.
Gotti throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Gotti swings for the body but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti misses with a takedown
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kinshaw controlling the position.
Gotti stands and throws Kinshaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kinshaw tries to bench press Gotti off him but Gotti keeps the position.
Kinshaw is not content to let Gotti control the position.
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinshaw is defending well.
Gotti advances to mount.
Gotti goes for an armbar but Kinshaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kinshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Kinshaw landing with the ground and pound.
Kinshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kinshaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gotti struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinshaw prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti is refusing to be controlled, as Kinshaw sits in half guard.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti keeping control of the position.
Kinshaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karter Kinshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gotti controls Kinshaw momentarily but Kinshaw frees himself.
Kinshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
Gotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinshaw's guard.
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is really struggling to control Kinshaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kinshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Kinshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kinshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kinshaw slips a nice elbow through Gotti's hands, connecting with Gotti's forehead.
Kinshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
Kinshaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Gotti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gotti, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
Don Gotti 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.
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FIGHT
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