Danielle Herrington's the favourite fighter of the crowd here at the Mission San Jose (San Antonio, Texas, USA). You couldn't even count the number of signs with her name on them. Danielle flexes her body for the crowd as they start a "Let's go Danielle!" chant. Danielle Herrington raises her fists in her corner and the crowd respond. At a towering 5' 10" in height and weighing 143 lbs, she certainly seems confident. Gemma shifts back and forth nervously. Her breathing coming in long deep breaths, her massive breasts rising and falling. This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. It should be a pretty fair match tonight. I can't pick which fighter will be raising her fists after this match. Danielle Herrington comes with a 3 fight losing streak. Gemma Atkinson comes with a 2 fight losing streak. The referee of the bout is Eva Habermann. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The bell announces the first round! Let's get this fight underway! Gemma Atkinson goes in with a looping right hand while Danielle Herrington jumps back and jabs. Gemma seems staggered and Danielle runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Gemma Atkinson wants this win. She unleashes a mighty kick. It's a miss! Gemma's opponent is now looking to counter... Danielle Herrington throws a lazy kick... Gemma dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit! Danielle is going to be nailed every time if she plays that game. The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round Danielle Herrington's looking to close the range with Gemma Atkinson and tries to grapple... Gemma doesn't want anything to do with this as she moves backwards. Danielle Herrington steps forward and fires a high kick! That's an insane high kick, I can't believe that landed! Gemma will be seeing stars! Danielle Herrington fires a series of low kicks. My God! Danielle is punishing Gemma's legs repeatedly! Those kicks are like lightning. Oh no! It appears that there is an injury to Gemma's leg. It looks like she's hyper-extended it. Gemma Atkinson fires a series of low kicks. All those kicks fail to land. Very poor technique there from Gemma. Danielle is trying to counter now... Danielle Herrington moves to attack! Danielle misses a knee. Gemma will be thanking her lucky stars! Gemma Atkinson launches a stiff jab, right towards Danielle Herrington's face! That barely hits Danielle's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that? Eva Habermann has seen that! OK folks, it looks like Eva Habermann is giving Danielle a moment to gather her thoughts. That's very nice of her, don't you think? Danielle closes the distance with her opponent. She's definitely wanting some action and looking for a chance to land a hit. Danielle Herrington throws a low kick with her toned leg. Gemma blocks with ease, she's laughing at Danielle! Talk about arrogance. The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round Gemma Atkinson fires a series of low kicks. My God! Gemma is punishing Danielle's legs repeatedly! Those kicks are like lightning. Gemma pushes Danielle and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath, her breasts rise and fall as she sucks in the air. Gemma Atkinson tries a hook to the body! She hits Danielle's breasts hard! Oh my! Danielle will be wishing for a padded bra before this night is over. Danielle Herrington tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Gemma is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Danielle Herrington pushes Gemma Atkinson against the fence and then tries to improve her position. Gemma struggles hard, not allowing Danielle improve her position. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Gemma Atkinson tries to close her guard around Danielle Herrington. Gemma's not able to do it, there's a definite look of worry on her face. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched beautiful Amazon warriors. This is the kind of fight the paying fans love to watch! Gemma Atkinson is trying to close her guard around Danielle Herrington. "Uhhh Danielle...ughh...get off me..." Gemma succeeds in her attempt, I think Danielle looks worried. Danielle Herrington is in closed guard over Gemma. Danielle Herrington's in closed guard, as Gemma Atkinson tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Gemma's now in full mount over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson is in full mount over Danielle Herrington. Danielle Herrington tries to escape from the full mount... Gemma's not caught off guard and moves to side mount. She keeps her superior position, what a brilliant tactician Gemma is. Gemma Atkinson is in side mount over Danielle Herrington. Danielle Herrington has a shot at trapping Gemma Atkinson in her guard. Gemma keeps control and remains in side mount. Gemma Atkinson is in side mount over Danielle Herrington. Danielle breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Gemma Atkinson is in side mount over Danielle Herrington. We're on the canvas as Gemma Atkinson tries to mount Danielle Herrington... Gemma slides her knee across and gets to mount. The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round Gemma Atkinson is in full mount over Danielle Herrington. Danielle is cooling the fight on the ground. The crowd don't like this. "Get up, girls. The crowd want some action." Eva Habermann is calling for both fighters to regain their feet and continue, the crowd are happy with that decision. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Mission San Jose (San Antonio, Texas, USA) are cheering for the girls. Danielle Herrington paws at Gemma Atkinson. Gemma answers with solid punches and a taunt, "That all you got, stupid cow?" Danielle Herrington tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Gemma jumps backwards and frees her leg. Smooth move! The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Both are landing hits, but without much steam behind the shots. The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round Gemma Atkinson launches a rapid series of punches... That one glances off Danielle's arms. Gemma gets sloppy and Danielle Herrington tries to take advantage... Solid low kick from Danielle Herrington. For sure that had to hurt! Full credit to Gemma if she can keep going after receiving that. Danielle Herrington moves forward and launches a high kick! Gemma ducks under the kick, the attack just brushing through her tousled hair. Lucky escape! Eva Habermann separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters are yelling abuse and gesturing to each other as the head to their corners. The next round is going to be hot! I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Danielle Herrington looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gemma Atkinson's punches. Gemma is on the receiving end of a great combo by Danielle. Gemma's Left cheek is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Gemma Atkinson fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Danielle Herrington's chest! Danielle blocks that and pushes her opponent. The look in Danielle's eyes is pure poison! Danielle tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Danielle Herrington jabs at Gemma Atkinson.. She hits her square in the chest. A bone shattering straight left hand from Gemma Atkinson! Danielle ducks under...that one was too close! The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Danielle blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles. Gemma gets sloppy and Danielle Herrington tries to take advantage... Brutal-looking high kick from Danielle Herrington! Look out Gemma Atkinson! Gemma dodges! How the hell did she escape that one? Gemma Atkinson goes in with a looping right hand while Danielle Herrington jumps back and jabs. That one hits, but Danielle seems unaffected. She's countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here. Gemma's Mouth is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Gemma Atkinson and Danielle Herrington engage in a wild exchange of punches! Gemma is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round Incredible haymaker from Gemma Atkinson! You can see Danielle Herrington's head being snapped backwards! Her curly black hair flying everywhere! The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round Solid low kick from Danielle Herrington. Gemma deflects it and she looks to counter attack. She's always looking for an opening. Danielle Herrington and Gemma Atkinson engage in a wild exchange of punches! Gemma is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. Gemma Atkinson goes in with a looping right hand while Danielle Herrington jumps back and jabs. That one hits, but Danielle seems unaffected. She's countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here. Danielle and Gemma are at practically at the same skill level these days. This match will continue to be very interesting, it's doubtful anyone can guess who will win. Gemma Atkinson grabs Danielle by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Danielle is wriggling around...Gemma is unable to take her down. Gemma clumsily fails here and it's time for Danielle to fight back... Tremendous strikes from Danielle Herrington! Some big punches are landing! This could be the end of Gemma! Oh no! Gemma will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Chin has taken some brutal punishment. The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round Gemma seems fresh, it looks like she may still have a lot of gas in her tank. She certainly has plenty of voice left, "Come on, come on. Let's get this done!" Gemma Atkinson launches a stiff jab, right towards Danielle Herrington's face! Danielle ducks that one. The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson attempts a sweep single... Gemma catches Danielle's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gemma. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson tries to escape from the closed guard. Gemma cannot gain any advantage on the ground. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Danielle. Body shots now by Gemma Atkinson. Danielle covers up. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard. Gemma fakes a few punches and then slips one toned leg away to get the half mount. Nice MMA work. Gemma Atkinson is in half guard over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson throws a flurry of punches at Danielle Herrington... Danielle's defending herself well. She's pushing away Gemma's fists and none of those hits connected. Danielle is trying to counter now... Danielle Herrington launches a few weak punches. Gemma blocks them effectively. Danielle needs to get more steam behind those hits. Gemma Atkinson is in half guard over Danielle. Gemma's taking this opportunity to rest. Gemma Atkinson is in half guard over Danielle. Gemma's taking this opportunity to rest. Eva Habermann has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters, "Come on ladies. This is a fight not a slumber party!" Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Mission San Jose (San Antonio, Texas, USA) are cheering for the girls. Gemma Atkinson launches a body shot. Danielle dodges and catches her with a hard cross. Smashing stuff, the crowd love it! Gemma's Forehead is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Gemma Atkinson lets rip with a fast low kick! This fighters legs are amazing to watch! Danielle Herrington blocks the kick. Nice defending. The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson's one of those women capable of pounding you into oblivion! She can beat the clothes right off you and pound on your tits until they're black and blue. Incredible high kick from Gemma Atkinson! What an impact. Danielle is dazed and worried! Danielle Herrington grabs Gemma by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! The fighters are struggling...Gemma is going to get free...No! Great takedown by Danielle! That's strength and skill. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Gemma Atkinson tries to close her guard around Danielle Herrington. Gemma's not able to do it, there's a definite look of worry on her face. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Danielle Herrington tries to open up Gemma Atkinson with a few strikes using her right elbow... Some nice shots are landing. Gemma's trying to block them with her hands, but it's still hurting her. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Danielle's taking this opportunity to rest. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Danielle Herrington tries to jump to side mount. Gemma closes her guard around Danielle. Tight fighting! The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round Danielle Herrington is in side mount over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma Atkinson launches a few weak punches. Danielle blocks them effectively. Gemma needs to get more steam behind those hits. Danielle Herrington is in side mount over Gemma Atkinson. Danielle Herrington looks to pass to mount... Danielle slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Gemma. Danielle Herrington is in full mount over Gemma Atkinson. Deep breaths from Gemma Atkinson who tries a hammer punch to Danielle Herrington's chest. Danielle blocks those punches. Gemma misses a step and Danielle sees an opportunity to counter her... Danielle Herrington tries to keep her position. That look in her eye, I think she wants to begin a good pounding session... Danielle controls the situation despite Gemma's efforts of escaping from the full mount. The referee has to get between the two fighters to separate them as the buzzer sounds. Eva Habermann better be careful or she may get in the way of a punch or kick! I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round A high kick from Gemma Atkinson, her toned leg shooting out towards Danielle Herrington's head. The kick falls short of the mark. Gemma Atkinson launches a kick... Danielle avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook! Gemma never saw that coming! Danielle Herrington tries to bring the fight to the ground. She wants Gemma on the mat. Gemma goes down with a thump. Just dumped to the mat...she's in trouble now. Danielle Herrington is in open guard over Gemma. Danielle Herrington tries to move to full mount... ...and she succeeds! Nice work. I think everyone here knows how difficult that was. The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round Danielle Herrington is in full mount over Gemma Atkinson. Danielle Herrington fakes a few punches. After a brief struggle she catches Gemma Atkinson's arm and tries an armbar! Gemma holds her own hand and breaks Danielle's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson is in side mount over Danielle Herrington. Gemma Atkinson tries to open up Danielle Herrington with a few strikes using her right elbow... Danielle blocks a few elbows. Now Gemma will have to look for another option. Gemma misses a step and Danielle sees an opportunity to counter her... Danielle Herrington launches a few weak punches. Gemma blocks them effectively. Danielle needs to get more steam behind those hits. Gemma Atkinson is in side mount over Danielle Herrington. Danielle Herrington attempts to trap Gemma Atkinson in her guard. Danielle manages to switch to full guard. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Danielle. Gemma Atkinson's in closed guard, as Danielle Herrington tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Danielle's now in full mount over Gemma. Danielle Herrington is in full mount over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma Atkinson launches a few weak punches. Danielle blocks them effectively. Gemma needs to get more steam behind those hits. Gemma gets sloppy and Danielle Herrington tries to take advantage... Gemma Atkinson tries to roll to her side and trap Danielle Herrington in her guard... Danielle rolls her over and takes her back! Danielle is pressing Gemma's face down on the canvas, pushing her body down...I bet Gemma's wishing she had a padded bra on to protect her breasts. The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round Danielle is in rear mount over Gemma. Gemma Atkinson has Danielle Herrington, she's controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape... Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount. Danielle Herrington is in side mount over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma Atkinson tries to show some of her ground skills. Danielle uses her strength to keep Gemma at a disadvantage. That's a nice show of power. The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round Danielle Herrington is in side mount over Gemma Atkinson. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Danielle Herrington looks to mount Gemma Atkinson... Danielle slides her knee across and gets to mount. Danielle Herrington is in full mount over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma Atkinson tries to roll to her side and trap Danielle Herrington in her guard... Gemma gets her hip out and moves to full guard. Danielle Herrington is in full mount over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. "Get up, girls. The crowd want some action." Eva Habermann is calling for both fighters to regain their feet and continue, the crowd are happy with that decision. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Danielle and Gemma glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Tremendous strikes from Danielle Herrington! Some big punches are landing! This could be the end of Gemma! Danielle Herrington looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gemma Atkinson's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round Danielle Herrington and Gemma Atkinson engage in a wild exchange of punches! Danielle is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. This isn't good for Gemma! The English fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Incredible haymaker from Danielle Herrington! You can see Gemma Atkinson's head being snapped backwards! Her tousled hair flying everywhere! Danielle steps back and signals for a time out. What? She can't do that! Gemma gestures to Eva Habermann, she wants to the fight to continue. Gemma Atkinson jumps over Danielle and tries to grapple. Gemma pushes Danielle against the cage in a plum position! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Danielle Herrington looks to punish Gemma Atkinson's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch. Those knees are landing! Gemma must do something quickly! We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Danielle Herrington is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee! Crushing blow to Gemma's face. That was a sick sound, like a brick hitting a bag full of mince meat! The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Gemma Atkinson doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Danielle Herrington's embrace and tries to move away. Danielle Herrington pushes Gemma Atkinson forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Danielle is trying to counter now... Danielle Herrington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gemma Atkinson's embrace and tries to move away. Nice move from Danielle Herrington who puts some distance between herself and Gemma Atkinson. Danielle Herrington steps forward... Gemma feints and survives. The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Danielle Herrington can end the fight with her ground and pound and she looks ready to pound Gemma Atkinson into mincemeat. Danielle Herrington launches a solid middle kick. Oh no! It wrenches Gemma right under the breasts! Pushing her back and just about knocking her boobs right out of that top! A very hard blow to Gemma Atkinson's mid-section. That hit her with full force and has winded her. She seems hurt, I can see her eyes watering. Yes, she's on the verge of crying. Danielle Herrington begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gemma Atkinson! This is getting worse and worse for Gemma. She's in a world of hurt now and I think she may be about to black out. That looks like it hurts! Gemma's Mouth isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. Gemma has been opened up by Danielle...the Hellfire Girls Club fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. A shake of the head from Danielle. She flicks her head back and takes a few gulps of fresh air. She looks exhausted to me. Solid low kick from Danielle Herrington. For sure that had to hurt! Full credit to Gemma if she can keep going after receiving that. Gemma pushes Danielle and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath, her breasts rise and fall as she sucks in the air. Danielle Herrington goes for a low kick... Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick! It connects! Gemma is in trouble! Big trouble! Gemma crumples to the mat and Danielle moves in to finish her. The referee jumps in and stops the fight! Yeow! It looks like Gemma's Left cheek is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. Gemma has been opened up by Danielle...the Hellfire Girls Club fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. It's a win for the American fighter, Danielle Herrington. At 4:54 Round 3, the win coming via KO (High kick). Statistics: Danielle Herrington Punches 31/49 (63%) Kicks 9/14 (64%) Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%) Takedowns 3/4 (75%) GnP strikes 2/10 (20%) Submissions 1/1 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 4433,5 Clinch Damage 459 Ground Damage 9 Time on the ground 320 s Statistics: Gemma Atkinson Punches 23/45 (51%) Kicks 4/11 (36%) Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%) Takedowns 1/2 (50%) GnP strikes 0/18 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 644,75 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 320 s Danielle Herrington wins 34,92 ranking points after the fight. Gemma Atkinson loses -21,82 ranking points after the fight. There's no doubt that Danielle is not only a hot babe, but she can fight at the top of any league. She's a prime example of what this competition is all about. (637 points) Gemma Atkinson has had some absorbing moments tonight. She contributed to the enjoyment of most of the people here at the Mission San Jose (San Antonio, Texas, USA). I'm hoping she can up the tempo in her next fight, then she should start to draw in even more fans. (224 points) I only can thank Danielle and Gemma for an unforgettable fight! In fact, I would get down on my knees and kiss their feet for putting on such a great show. I fucking love my job!