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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGrady to the mat! McGrady manages to get full guard.
Kong wanted to stand there but McGrady had control of the position.
McGrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
McGrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGrady is trying to keep Kong in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
Kong looking for a guillotine here but McGrady defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong pulls McGrady in close to prevent any damage.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGrady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kong swinging wildly here.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Nice defenses there by McGrady.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but McGrady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGrady leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kong throws a right and a left that McGrady avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by McGrady.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrady circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Kong misses.
McGrady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGrady but McGrady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong misses with an uppercut. McGrady saw that one coming.
Kong shoots for a takedown but McGrady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrady closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kong is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady manages to get to full guard.
McGrady controlling the position.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGrady.
McGrady trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
McGrady working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob McGrady will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGrady slips under a jab.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGrady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kong's guard.
McGrady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and McGrady counters with a nice body shot.
McGrady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but McGrady persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrady takes one to the side of the head.
McGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong misses with a takedown
so McGrady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong has control of McGrady's left arm, preventing McGrady from doing any damage.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
McGrady working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady postures up.
Kong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGrady is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kong keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
McGrady moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong misses with a takedown
and McGrady counters with a shoot takedown. Kong fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGrady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong misses with a combination
and McGrady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well.
McGrady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGrady is looking to advance position but Kong won't allow it.
McGrady trying to control from Kong's half guard. Kong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kong trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady thows a big elbow that misses.
Kong keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bob McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kong shoots and misses
and McGrady counters with a single leg into guard. Kong didn't expect that.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrady trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrady blocks a jab.
McGrady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kong pushes McGrady away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGrady gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by McGrady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady working the strikes but Kong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
McGrady working the head and body with strikes.
McGrady is looking to stall here but Kong recovers full guard.
McGrady pushing down on Kong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGrady is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGrady stops Kong from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGrady lands a nice short elbow.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady wants to pass to mount but Kong is defending the position.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
McGrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob McGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGrady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob McGrady!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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