Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a night of sheer bravery and tenacity! From the bustling streets of Bury, Greater Manchester, England, standing at a leggy 5'9" and weighing in at a courageous 152 pounds. She's a samurai in the making, fearless in the face of adversity. Put your hands together for the Hellfire Girls Club star, Gemma Atkinson! A "Gia! Gia! Gia! Gia!" chant has gone up around the arena. The crowd loves this fighter and she's never one to ignore her fans. She smiles, waves and then bows to the chanting crowd! They go totally ballistic! Representing Hellfire Girls Club, the cool and collected Gemma Atkinson, nods in her opponent's direction, "Hope you brought your A-game, babe. I'm not afraid of anything you have to offer." Gia Derza looks very relaxed as she adjusts her outfit. She's clearly confident she can win this match." This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. Gia's going to have a hard fight according to my dentist. The referee of the bout is Toccara Jones. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= Round one, fight! Gia Derza fires the first taunt, "Gemma, I'm gonna beat you tonight!". And Gemma Atkinson fires back! "Ha! Is that all you've got? Go home, Gia." The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round A bone shattering straight left hand from Gemma Atkinson! Ow, ow, ow! Gia's going to have the worst headache after that blow! Gia has been opened up by Gemma...the Alleycatz fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round Gia Derza fakes a punch and launches herself over Gemma Atkinson. Great move by Gia! She pushes Gemma under a troublesome thai clinch. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Gia Derza's absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and is violently punishing Gemma Atkinson with uppercuts! Gemma's taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Gemma is unable to escape! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Gemma Atkinson flexes her body and taunts Gia Derza by thrusting her hips at her and then she quickly launches another series of punches! A lot of them are hitting Gia hard, she may be wondering how to escape from this! The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Gemma Atkinson fakes a punch to Gia Derza breasts and then tries to trip her. That trip was successful, Gia loses balance and goes to the ground. The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Gia. Gemma Atkinson struggles on the ground and tries to break Gia Derza's guard... Gemma's in Gia's open guard now. Nice work from Gemma. Gemma Atkinson is in open guard over Gia. Gemma Atkinson could be in trouble here as Gia Derza's trying to close her guard around her. Success for Gia! Nicely done, hopefully she can take some advantage here. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard over Gia. Gemma Atkinson is in closed guard, as Gia Derza tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Gia's now in full mount over Gemma. Gia Derza is in full mount position over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma Atkinson tries to roll to her side and trap Gia Derza in her guard... Gemma gets her hips out and gets to full guard. She's showing a lot of skill there. Gia Derza is in closed guard over Gemma. Gia Derza is in closed guard, as Gemma Atkinson tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Gemma's now in full mount over Gia. Gemma Atkinson is in full mount position over Gia Derza. Gia Derza tries to roll to her side and trap Gemma Atkinson in her guard... Gia moves to half guard. Gemma Atkinson is in half guard over Gia. What the hell is Gia Derza up to? She's moving around on the canvas and positioning herself... Damn! Brutal headbutt from Gia! Is this the kind of fighting the Alleycatz endorses? Looks like Toccara Jones has seen that! OK folks, it looks like Toccara Jones is giving Gemma a moment to gather her thoughts. That's very nice of her, don't you think? Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Gemma is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Gia runs her fingers through her hair. The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round Gia Derza moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Gemma checks the kick. Gemma is trying to counter now... Gemma Atkinson tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Gia blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud and must have hurt! Brutal-looking high kick from Gemma Atkinson! Look out Gia Derza! Gia dodges! How the hell did she escape that one? Gia Derza decides to launch some tentative punches... Nothing from this exchange. Gia moves back and takes a deep breath, her breasts rise and fall as sweat runs down her cleavage. Gemma Atkinson looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gia Derza's punches. Gia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gemma. Oh no! Gia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Chin has taken some brutal punishment. Oh My! That is a nasty cut on Gia's Chin. Gemma Atkinson launches a furious low kick! This fighter's legs are amazing to watch! Gia receives a hard blow on her left leg! Gemma Atkinson tries a hook to the body! She hits Gia's breasts hard! Oh my! Gia will be wishing for a padded bra before this night is over. Gemma Atkinson throws an uppercut. Gia slips way from it. Nicely avoided. Gia is trying to counter now... Gia Derza wants to take the advantage of this fight and she tries to clinch with Gemma Atkinson. Gia moves forward and holds Gemma, their breasts pressing against each other. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. One, two, three! Gemma Atkinson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch! Devastating knees that land on Gia's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts! Oh no! Gia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Chin has taken some brutal punishment. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Insane uppercut from the clinch by Gemma Atkinson! That one almost breaks Gia's chin! She's knocked down! Oh no! Gia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Chin has taken some brutal punishment. The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round Gemma is standing while Gia is on the ground on her back. Gia Derza's slowly getting back to her feet. The Alleycatz fighter shakes her head as she finds her feet. Gemma Atkinson pushes a strand of her tousled hair off her face as she readies herself. Time for Gia to get upright again. She's breathing heavily, her incredibly full breasts heaving as she readies herself. The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Gemma connects with a few punches. Lightning fast low kick from Gemma Atkinson! She can really move when she wants to. Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts! Yes, Gia's in some pain now. Hyper-extension of the leg. Gia has been injured. I've seen this a millions times, folks. Gemma Atkinson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gia Derza. Gemma shows her clinching skills and grabs hold of Gia. The two women now clinching and looking very hot. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Gia Derza is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and she's trying to violently punish Gemma Atkinson with uppercuts! Nothing for Gemma to fear. She blocks those violet punches nicely. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Gemma Atkinson grabs one of Gia Derza's arms and tries a hip throw. Owww...Gia lands hard on her back with bone shattering force. Gemma is standing while Gia is on the ground on her back. Gemma Atkinson launches a kick to Gia Derza's thigh... BANG! A loud pop that'll leave a bruise! Gia is in serious pain! Gemma is standing while Gia is on the ground on her back. The effort shows as Gia tries to get back to her feet. There's a nasty shove from Gemma and Gia stays on the mat, "This mat isn't worthy of a warrior like you. Get up and fight again!" The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Toccara Jones tells the fighters to go to their corners. This round is clearly for Gemma. As she returns to her corner she calls out, "You're tough, I'll give you that. But you're not tough enough for me." ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Gemma connects with a few punches. Gia Derza attempts to cut off Gemma Atkinson with punches. Gemma avoids getting cornered. Gemma circles around Gia... Gemma Atkinson throws a looping right hand... That lands on Gia's chin! That stops Gia in her tracks! That looks like it hurts! Gia's Left eye isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. An inside leg kick from Gemma Atkinson. It lands on Gia's leg with a loud smack. Brutal-looking high kick from Gemma Atkinson! Look out Gia Derza! BANG! You could hear the impact from the back seats! This action is insane! Gemma has opened Gia up! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Gia's Left eye. Oh no! A bad move from Gia Derza! She allows Gemma to land a solid head kick. Gia's rocked with that one! Gemma Atkinson swings... Slap! A hard impact to Gia's face! Her eyes rolled back in their sockets with that one. Gia's Left eye is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Gemma moves forward. It looks like she's hunting for a hole in her opponent's defense. Gemma Atkinson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Gia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. Gemma Atkinson is in open guard over Gia. You can see Gia Derza's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Gia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Gia Derza is trying to close her guard around Gemma Atkinson. "Uhhh Gemma...ughh...get off me..." Gemma defends herself well and stops Gia. "No fucking way, Gia...(grunt)" Gemma Atkinson is in open guard over Gia. Gemma Atkinson moves on the ground... ...and she gets to half guard. A positive outcome for her. The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson is in half guard over Gia. I know Gia likes to think of herself as the under dog, but Gemma's streets ahead of her. Gia Derza's simply out of her depth here. Gemma struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover. Gia gets sloppy and Gemma Atkinson tries to take advantage... Gemma Atkinson is trying to pass Gia Derza's guard... Gemma does manage to get her leg free and she moves to side mount. Gemma Atkinson is in a side mount over Gia Derza. We're on the canvas as Gemma Atkinson tries to mount Gia Derza... Gemma slides her knee across and gets to mount. Gemma Atkinson is in full mount position over Gia Derza. Gemma Atkinson tries to open up Gia Derza with a few strikes using her right elbow... Some nice shots are landing. Gia's trying to block them with her hands, but it's still hurting her. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Gia's Right cheek is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Gemma Atkinson is in full mount position over Gia Derza. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Hang on a second folks, it looks like Gemma Atkinson is trying to inflict a crotch claw on Gia Derza. Is the referee blind? Come on! That move isn't legal! Gemma has her hand between Gia's thighs and is grinning as she digs her fingers in. You can't get anything past referee Toccara Jones, she's seen that! OK folks, it looks like Toccara Jones is giving Gia a moment to gather her thoughts. That's very nice of her, don't you think? Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Gia and Gemma glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Gia Derza is a bloody mess! Gemma Atkinson has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Gia is even thinking of fighting on. Gemma Atkinson makes a quick move for Gia Derza's hair. She grabs it by the handful and looks to toss her to the canvas. Gia is squealing in pain! Gemma has literally thrown her to the canvas by the hair. That's a devastating hair mare, Gemma's removing strands of her opponent's hair from her hands. Oh no! Gia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Forehead has taken some brutal punishment. Gemma is standing while Gia is on the ground on her back. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Gemma Atkinson moves backwards and waves her arms about, gesturing for Gia Derza to stand up. "Come on you bitch. We're not done yet!" Gia climbs to her feet and is standing now. She does look a little wobbly on those legs! The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson goes in with a looping right hand while Gia Derza jumps back and jabs. Gia seems staggered and Gemma runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Gia's Forehead is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Gemma Atkinson charges at Gia Derza throwing flurries left and right. Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that do land are huge shots! Gia is rocked! Oh no! Gia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Mouth has taken some brutal punishment. A wicked punch by Gia Derza! Ohh...that one goes awry. Gemma seems hesitant, it's as if she is happy to give the initiative to her opponent. Gemma Atkinson launches a low kick. Damn! That smacked right onto Gia's knee! The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round Gia Derza launches a body shot. Gemma dodges and catches her with a hard cross. Smashing stuff, the crowd love it! The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round What a terribly one sided match...Gia wasn't ready to fight a fighter of Gemma's caliber. Gemma Atkinson fakes a punch and launches herself over Gia Derza. Nice move by Gemma who clinches and pushes Gia against the cage. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. You can see Gia Derza's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Gia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Gemma Atkinson launches a knee! Gia blocks that knee. The whole crowd seemed to be holding their breath there. Gia tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Brutal punches to Gemma Atkinson's face while in the clinch! Gemma pushes Gia with all her might as tries to keep the fight in striking range. Gia Derza fakes a punch and launches herself over Gemma Atkinson. Gemma counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals. The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round Oh no! A bad move from Gia Derza! She almost puts her head in the path of Gemma's kick. Buy a lottery ticket, Gia! The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round Gia Derza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Gemma Atkinson attempts a shoot! Gemma checks herself and stops before running into Gia's kick. Lucky girl! Poorly executed technique from Gia. Gemma looks to counter... Gemma Atkinson tries a high kick! High risk move! Gia was covering for a middle kick and that one almost knocked off her pretty little head! It's going to be hard for Gia to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Left cheek is swelling up big time. The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round Gemma Atkinson looks to close the range with Gia Derza and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Gemma shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Gemma Atkinson is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee! Crushing blow to Gia's face. That was a sick sound, like a brick hitting a bag full of mince meat! Gemma has punished Gia, the American fighter is struggling to stay in the fight. The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. You can see Gia Derza's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Gia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Gemma Atkinson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Gemma Atkinson circles out and slips free of Gia Derza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. Gemma has punished Gia, the American fighter is struggling to stay in the fight. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Toccara Jones tells the fighters to go to their corners. You have to give that round to Gemma. She looks over at her opponent and calls out, "You can't handle this heat, honey! Better luck next time... if you dare." ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= As the fight continues it seems that Gia is taking the best of the fight. She's been putting in a lot of effort in the gym lately and it is paying off. Gia Derza throws an uppercut. Gemma slips way from it. Nicely avoided. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Gemma Atkinson fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Gia Derza's chest! Slam! That almost popped Gia's breasts right out of her top! Her breasts will be bruised and sore tomorrow. Ow! A thumping hit to Gia Derza's chest! Her full D cup breasts took the full impact of that one, they'll be bruised and black by morning. Gemma has Gia staggered, she's only just staying on her feet. Her hair is plastered to her face and her full D cup tits are shaking as she tries to catch her breath. You can see Gia Derza's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Gia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Gemma Atkinson goes for a low kick... Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick! It connects! Gia is in trouble! Big trouble! Gia has been opened up by Gemma...the Alleycatz fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. Gemma is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and she circles around her opponent. Gemma Atkinson and Gia Derza engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are missing terribly. This is not what people paid to see! Gia Derza attempts a shoot! Gemma hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head! That looks to have dazzled Gia, she's in a world of hurt now! That looks like it hurts! Gia's Mouth isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round Gia Derza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Gemma Atkinson throws a looping left hand... That lands on Gia's chin and stops her in her tracks! Yeow! It looks like Gia's Right eye is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. This isn't good for Gia! The American fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Gia seems a bit groggy...her movements aren't very coordinated now. She isn't the girl she was when she started this fight. A furious flurry of punches from Gia Derza! Wow! Those just missed Gemma. Poorly executed technique from Gia. Gemma looks to counter... Gemma Atkinson throws a looping right hand... That lands on Gia's chin! That stops Gia in her tracks! That looks like it hurts! Gia's Left eye isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. Gia has been opened up by Gemma...the Alleycatz fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. Gemma has punished Gia, the American fighter is struggling to stay in the fight. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Gia Derza moves forward looking for some action. Gemma struggles a bit before breaking Gia's attempt of grappling. "Not today, you dirty bitch.", Gemma gives Gia the finger as she moves away from her. Gia Derza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Gemma Atkinson tries a high kick! High risk move! Gia was covering for a middle kick and that one almost knocked off her pretty little head! Gia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Gemma has opened Gia up! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Gia's Left cheek. A shake of the head from Gia. She flicks her head back and takes a few gulps of fresh air. She looks exhausted to me. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Gemma Atkinson goes in with a looping right hand while Gia Derza jumps back and jabs. That one hits, but Gia seems unaffected. She's countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here. Gia Derza attempts a shoot! Gemma hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head! That looks to have dazzled Gia, she's in a world of hurt now! The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round Gemma Atkinson and Gia Derza engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting, this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch. Gia Derza's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Gemma Atkinson smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Gia Derza fires a series of low kicks. All those kicks fail to land. Very poor technique there from Gia. Gia clumsily fails here and it's time for Gemma to fight back... Incredible high kick from Gemma Atkinson! What an impact. Gia is dazed and worried! That punishment by Gemma has left Gia staggered! Gemma should try to push forward now and finish this! The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round Gemma steps backwards away from Gia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. You can see how sweaty she is, I just hope she has the fitness to continue. The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round Gemma Atkinson fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Gia Derza's chest! Slam! That almost popped Gia's breasts right out of her top! Her breasts will be bruised and sore tomorrow. The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round Gemma Atkinson is playing with Gia Derza. I don't know if it's because of Gia's lack of fighting spirit or just lack of skill. Gia Derza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Gemma Atkinson feints and then moves forward to hit with a hook. What a crushing shot! Thank God I'm not the one inside that cage! Gemma Atkinson goes for a low kick... Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick! It connects! Gia is in trouble! Big trouble! Oh No! Wait! Toccara Jones is stopping this one. Gia isn't going to be able to live this one down. She's been well and truly beaten by Gemma. Gemma has opened Gia up! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Gia's Right cheek. The winner is Gemma Atkinson by TKO (High kick) at 3:32 Round 3! Congratulations! Statistics: Gemma Atkinson Punches 31/45 (69%) Kicks 19/21 (90%) Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%) Takedowns 3/3 (100%) GnP strikes 2/4 (50%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%) Damage caused 9917,3 Clinch Damage 1075,46 Ground Damage 80,5 Time on the ground 136 s Statistics: Gia Derza Punches 8/34 (24%) Kicks 0/5 (0%) Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%) Takedowns 0/0 (0%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%) Damage caused 179,6 Clinch Damage 106,56 Ground Damage 71,04 Time on the ground 175 s Gemma Atkinson wins 13,79 ranking points after the fight. Gia Derza loses -8,27 ranking points after the fight. Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Gemma. This woman could sell out a UCC event all on her own. She knows exactly what she's doing in the cage. (1225 points) That was a decent performance from Gia Derza tonight. In my eyes, she read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging. Hopefully she can level out her aggression and do something about her hair, if she can manage that, then it's possible she'll go far in the UCC. (99 points) Oh yes! What a superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year! Gemma and Gia proved that they have the skills, abilities and looks to sell tickets and merchandise.