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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merkel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Juke Joint Jezebel. Gionathan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit - Rollin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armin Merkel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Gionathan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionathan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gionathan thumps Merkel with a low kick.
Merkel throws a hook but Gionathan avoids it easily.
Gionathan ducks under a wild hook from Merkel.
Merkel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gionathan.
Gionathan throws a series of punches but Merkel avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Merkel misses.
Gionathan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gionathan lands in his opponent's guard.
Gionathan wants to control from the top but Merkel keeps moving.
Gionathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Merkel wants to sweep here but Gionathan controlling him for the moment.
Gionathan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merkel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gionathan has gone for a leg lock! Merkel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gionathan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merkel trying to control but Gionathan is working from the bottom.
Merkel tries to stand but Gionathan is controlling from the bottom.
Gionathan is looking for a triangle here but Merkel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gionathan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merkel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two 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.
Merkel controls the position.
Gionathan is not content to let Merkel control the position.
Gionathan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merkel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gionathan is pressing down on Merkel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merkel is looking to stand up but Gionathan won't let him.
Gionathan looking to control.
Gionathan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan looking to control.
Merkel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gionathan is on top in guard.
Gionathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merkel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gionathan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merkel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merkel is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gionathan advances to half guard.
Gionathan is nestled in close to Merkel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gionathan is keen to just control but Merkel is a slippery customer.
Gionathan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merkel sees it coming and defends easily.
Gionathan prevents Merkel from improving his position.
Gionathan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merkel!
Merkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gionathan cracks the inside of Merkel's front leg.
Merkel gets caught flat footed, as Gionathan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merkel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gionathan trying to control but Merkel is working from the bottom.
Gionathan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Merkel tries to bench press Gionathan off him but Gionathan keeps the position.
Gionathan is trying to get an arm triangle but Merkel is defending well.
Gionathan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merkel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merkel is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merkel!
Merkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gionathan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Merkel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Merkel is trying to escape the mount.
Merkel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Merkel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gionathan looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merkel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gionathan looking for the RNC.
Gionathan controlling well, preventing Merkel from escaping the position.
Merkel showing good submission defense here.
Gionathan looking for the choke but no joy.
Gionathan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merkel holding both Gionathan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gionathan is trying to stick to Merkel's back but Merkel is turning into Gionathan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gionathan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merkel.
Gionathan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merkel tries to stand but Gionathan is controlling from the bottom.
Gionathan wants to sweep here but Merkel controlling him for the moment.
Gionathan keeping moving, preventing Merkel from controlling successfully.
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.
Gionathan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gionathan goes for an armbar but Merkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merkel.
Gionathan working a defensive guard here.
Gionathan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merkel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gionathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gionathan pulls Merkel in close to prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Merkel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merkel lands with an uppercut that bounces Gionathan off the cage and back into rage.
Gionathan avoids the body shot from Merkel.
Gionathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Armin Merkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merkel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gionathan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merkel doesn't seem bothered though.
Gionathan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gionathan lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Gionathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan tries to free his leg and advance position but Merkel is retaining full guard.
Merkel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gionathan is one step ahead there.
Merkel keeping moving, preventing Gionathan from controlling successfully.
Merkel wants to stand and escape but Gionathan is having none of it.
Merkel can't keep his opponent in guard - Gionathan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gionathan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gionathan.
Merkel is staying active underneath Gionathan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merkel pushes Gionathan off looking to stand but Gionathan dives back in and keeps control.
Gionathan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gionathan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gionathan wants to free his trapped foot but Merkel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan passes to full mount!
Gionathan fails to take his opponent's back.
Merkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merkel prevents Gionathan from taking his back.
Merkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merkel is squirming around, avoiding Gionathan's attempts to control the action.
Gionathan throwing strikes here but Merkel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merkel is trying to escape the mount.
Gionathan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Merkel is surviving well by controlling Gionathan's body position as best he can.
Gionathan working for a guillotine from mount but Merkel is in no mood to give up.
Merkel is trying to stand.
Gionathan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan really 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.
Gionathan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merkel.
Gionathan dodges the punch combination from Merkel.
Merkel checks the leg kick.
Merkel misses with a jab to the body
and Gionathan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gionathan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Merkel is defending well for now.
Gionathan looking to throw knees to the head but Merkel is blocking nicely.
Merkel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gionathan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Merkel to the mat. Merkel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gionathan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merkel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merkel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merkel!
Merkel taking a breather here.
Gionathan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gionathan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkel is trying to control. Gionathan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merkel wants to stand up but Gionathan is controlling the position.
Gionathan tries to roll over but Merkel keeps him under control.
Gionathan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lorenzo Gionathan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merkel won't allow Gionathan to sweep him here.
Merkel tries to stand but Gionathan is controlling from the bottom.
Gionathan working a defensive guard here.
Gionathan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gionathan moves out of range of the body kick from Merkel.
Gionathan closes the distance and pushes Merkel back into the cage.
Gionathan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Merkel tries to work over Gionathan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gionathan lands a nice knee to the body.
Gionathan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gionathan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gionathan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Merkel.
Merkel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gionathan is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Gionathan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan tries to land knees in the clinch but Merkel avoids the damage to the body.
Gionathan wants to stall.
Gionathan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gionathan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Merkel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merkel presses Gionathan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Merkel effectively controlling the action here.
Merkel avoiding damage as Gionathan throws knees to the body.
Gionathan trying to control the position but instead, Merkel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gionathan into the cage.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Merkel avoids it.
Gionathan throws an elbow but it misses.
Gionathan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Merkel lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merkel is looking to break free of the clinch but Gionathan has double underhooks.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Merkel avoids it.
Gionathan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Merkel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gionathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merkel's elbow.
Merkel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gionathan stalling in the clinch.
Gionathan trying to land knees to the body.
Gionathan lands a damaging elbow.
Merkel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Merkel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gionathan misses with an elbow strike.
Gionathan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Merkel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merkel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gionathan slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gionathan.
Gionathan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Merkel blocks it with crossed arms.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Merkel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gionathan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Merkel digs a good body shot into Gionathan's ribs.
Merkel misses with a few strikes there.
Merkel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gionathan staying out of range there.
Gionathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lorenzo Gionathan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Merkel.
Merkel misses with a looping left.
Merkel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gionathan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gionathan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merkel tries to kick Gionathan off but Gionathan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan is nestled in close to Merkel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Gionathan.
Merkel wants to get back to his feet.
Merkel wants to get back to full guard.
Gionathan is working for an americana but Merkel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gionathan was thinking about the submission.
Gionathan stopping the sweep attempt from Merkel.
Gionathan prevents Merkel from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gionathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merkel is keeping the position for now.
Merkel is looking for a triangle but Gionathan pushes his legs off easily.
Merkel keeping full guard, as Gionathan tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gionathan.
Gionathan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gionathan scores with a leg kick.
Gionathan rushes Merkel and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Gionathan.
Gionathan lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gionathan.
Nice elbow from Gionathan.
Gionathan avoiding damage.
Gionathan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Merkel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gionathan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gionathan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gionathan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gionathan trying to land knees to the body.
Merkel tries to throw a body punch but Gionathan avoids it by throwing Merkel back against the cage.
Lorenzo Gionathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merkel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gionathan.
Gionathan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gionathan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gionathan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gionathan trying to control the position but instead, Merkel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gionathan into the cage.
Armin Merkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionathan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Gionathan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gionathan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Gionathan!
Lorenzo Gionathan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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hype
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