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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gatis Krutainis (ranked 5140 p4p, 5683 weight class) and Tank Hankerson (ranked 169 p4p, 177 weight class). The key to victory for Gatis Krutainis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
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, Tank Hankerson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutainis misses with a takedown attempt - Hankerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krutainis gets tackled into the cage by Hankerson. Hankerson maintains the clinch.
Hankerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hankerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hankerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Krutainis tries to sprawl out of it but Hankerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krutainis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hankerson moves into the clinch.
Hankerson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutainis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hankerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krutainis somewhat.
Krutainis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hankerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krutainis is in Hankerson's guard.
Hankerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krutainis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hankerson trying to control the position here.
Hankerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krutainis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutainis looking to control.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hankerson throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely.
Krutainis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hankerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Krutainis gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krutainis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hankerson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krutainis's guard! Nice work there by Hankerson!
Hankerson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krutainis striking off his back but it's not causing Hankerson any problems.
Hankerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutainis trying to control the position.
Hankerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hankerson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krutainis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krutainis has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hankerson working for a triangle but Krutainis defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krutainis slips nicely into half guard.
Krutainis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hankerson tries to get to full guard but Krutainis has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hankerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gatis Krutainis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krutainis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hankerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Krutainis forces Hankerson back against the cage and clinches.
Krutainis lands a damaging elbow.
Hankerson jumps guard and drags Krutainis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krutainis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hankerson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis wants to control from the top but Hankerson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hankerson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krutainis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatis Krutainis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutainis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hankerson is keeping the position for now.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hankerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krutainis throws a head kick but Hankerson moves out of range.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hankerson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hankerson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krutainis kicks Hankerson off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Krutainis. No joy for Hankerson on that attempt.
Hankerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krutainis but Krutainis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hankerson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hankerson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krutainis is trying to stand back up but Hankerson is controlling him
Krutainis is trying to maintain the position but Hankerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krutainis trying to control here.
Hankerson prevents Krutainis from improving his position.
Krutainis is trying to control but can't.
Hankerson blocks the strikes from Krutainis.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hankerson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Krutainis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krutainis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hankerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Krutainis, which made it look bad.
Gatis Krutainis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Hankerson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hankerson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hankerson with the counter takedown but Krutainis avoids it easily.
Hankerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krutainis.
Krutainis gets a takedown into half guard.
Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krutainis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hankerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Krutainis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hankerson gets a clinch.
Krutainis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hankerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hankerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hankerson tries a low kick but Krutainis avoids it.
Krutainis throws a big counter combination but Hankerson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hankerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krutainis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hankerson gets a clinch.
Krutainis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krutainis is trying to drag Hankerson to the mat but Hankerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Krutainis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hankerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krutainis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutainis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krutainis is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hankerson stalls.
Hankerson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krutainis to keep the fight standing.
Hankerson working hard to break the clinch.
Krutainis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hankerson after a bit of a struggle.
Hankerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hankerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutainis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hankerson breaks the clinch.
Hankerson throws a head kick that misses.
Krutainis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krutainis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hankerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutainis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hankerson.
Hankerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tank Hankerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hankerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutainis's waist but Krutainis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hankerson off to one side.
Krutainis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Krutainis as Hankerson shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krutainis.
Krutainis scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutainis cracks Hankerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
Krutainis is really struggling to control Hankerson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krutainis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hankerson to see if he's OK.
Krutainis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hankerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krutainis is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hankerson is trying to control Krutainis's posture but Krutainis avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krutainis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krutainis decides to stand back up.
Krutainis looking to score a takedown here. Hankerson is defending well but Krutainis drives through and ends up in Hankerson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hankerson wants to stand and escape but Krutainis is having none of it.
Krutainis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Gatis Krutainis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krutainis, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Krutainis!
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