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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gumption (ranked 460 p4p, 19 weight class) and Hellas Pankratios (ranked 981 p4p, 45 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
38 - 15 - 0 |
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300 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hellas Pankratios!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pankratios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Pankratios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gumption looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pankratios tries to clinch but Gumption moves away
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pankratios swinging wildly here.
Gumption slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Pankratios.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a good jab.
Gumption has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
Pankratios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gumption wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
Pankratios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gumption wants to get back to full guard.
Pankratios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
Gumption is positioning himself well to prevent Pankratios advancing to mount.
Pankratios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumption pushes Pankratios off looking to stand but Pankratios dives back in and keeps control.
Gumption has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pankratios is on him like a limpet, forcing Gumption back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pankratios has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pankratios tries to score a body lock takedown but Gumption shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gumption is looking to break free of the clinch but Pankratios has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Pankratios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pankratios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pankratios blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Pankratios tries for a takedown but Gumption manages to get underhooks.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumption tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pankratios avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Pankratios is trying to drag Gumption to the mat but Gumption just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubba Gumption has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellas Pankratios.
Pankratios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pankratios backwards.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pankratioss head.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gumption avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Pankratios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pankratios 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.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios moves out of range of the strikes.
Pankratios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pankratios blocks a jab.
Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Pankratios's corner calls for a 1-2. Pankratios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption dips to his left and cracks Pankratios with an uppercut!
Gumption throws a front kick that sends Pankratios stumbling back into the cage.
Gumption drops Pankratios with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pankratios 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.
Gumption sends Pankratios crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gumption is motioning to the referee to let Pankratios up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pankratios is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pankratios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pankratios is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Gumption looks for the body kick but Pankratios saw that one coming.
Pankratios feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption 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.
Gumption looks to land a combination but Pankratios avoids it well.
Pankratios feints the counter takedown.
Pankratios seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumption throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Pankratios moved out of range.
Pankratios misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pankratios.
Bubba Gumption is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Gumption.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Pankratios is rocked!
Pankratios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gumption tried to counter with a leg kick but Pankratios avoided it.
A solid body kick from Gumption.
Pankratios fails with a takedown attempt.
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pankratios swinging wildly here.
Gumption swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pankratios tries to clinch but Gumption moves out of range.
Pankratios wants to clinch but Gumption slips to the side
and Gumption counters with a solid body kick.
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Pankratios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pankratios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption swings for the body but Pankratios moves out of range.
Pankratios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption thumps Pankratios with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pankratios changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pankratios tries to clinch up.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pankratios was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
Pankratios 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 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Pankratios checks it.
Pankratios closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gumption is trying to control Pankratios's posture but Pankratios avoids it.
Gumption sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios wants to take a breather but Gumption is having none of it.
Gumption wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
Gumption is working hard here to advance position.
Gumption on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pankratios seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hellas Pankratios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Pankratios there.
Gumption is trying to stand.
Gumption preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Pankratios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption 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!
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pankratios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pankratios changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pankratios tries to clinch up
and Gumption counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Pankratios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a big shot that misses.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Pankratios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.
Gumption throws a jab when Pankratios was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Pankratios 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.
Pankratios staying out of range there.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pankratios.
Pankratios takes one to the chin there.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Pankratios slips the punch.
Pankratios shoots for a takedown but Gumption saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gumption throwing a counter right hand but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Pankratios moved away.
Gumption connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pankratios momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gumption. No joy for Pankratios on that attempt.
Gumption cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gumption has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Pankratios is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumption finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Gumption delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pankratios like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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