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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klay Bragee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
242 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klay Bragee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Balls!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls defending well as Bragee loads up on a big left hand.
Bragee slips a jab and a cross from Balls.
Bragee tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balls.
A low kick from Balls misses
and Bragee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bragee successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bragee is on top in guard.
Balls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bragee.
Balls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bragee controls the pace.
Balls wants to stand up but Bragee is controlling him.
Bragee trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls looking for a sweep. Not yet Balls, not yet.
Bragee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bragee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bragee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
Bragee wants to clinch.
Balls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bragee ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Bragee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bragee closes the distance and pushes Balls back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balls.
The referee calls for Bragee to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bragee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balls tries to pull guard but Bragee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balls is looking to break free of the clinch but Bragee has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balls.
Bragee avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bragee fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bragee.
Balls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bragee misses with the head strike.
Bragee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klay Bragee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Balls.
Bragee decides to pull guard.
Balls is fighting to break Bragee's control of his arms but Bragee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bragee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bragee is leaning against Balls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Balls drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bragee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Iron Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bragee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bragee moves away.
Bragee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balls counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balls misses with a series of wild punches.
Balls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klay Bragee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bragee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balls throws a wild body kick that Bragee sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balls.
Balls throws a wild body kick that Bragee sees coming a mile off.
Bragee moves into range and clinches up with Balls.
Bragee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balls is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bragee has Balls up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bragee fails to land.
A short right from Bragee on the inside.
Bragee leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bragee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bragee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balls throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bragee counters with a head kick.
Balls fakes the leg kick and cracks Bragee in the body.
Balls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Klay Bragee has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bragee avoids the head kick by Balls.
Balls throws a right and a left that Bragee avoids nicely.
Balls scores with a one two! Bragee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bragee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bragee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balls as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragee doesn't manage to clinch there - Balls circles away.
Balls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balls cracks the inside of Bragee's front leg.
Bragee wants to clinch up but Balls keeps it at a distance.
Bragee moves in looking to clinch but Balls pushes him off.
Balls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balls throws a right and a left that Bragee avoids nicely.
Klay Bragee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bragee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Balls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron Balls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balls looks to land a combination but Bragee avoids it well.
Balls tries to bum rush Bragee with a series of wild strikes but Bragee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bragee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balls's sensitive parts.
Bragee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balls.
Balls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balls swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balls throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bragee counters with a straight right hand.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bragee clinches up against the cage.
Bragee lands a hook that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Bragee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls is trying to maintain a safe position but Bragee gets an underhook and turns Balls into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bragee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bragee smiles and moves away.
Bragee rushes Balls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Balls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bragee.
Balls manages to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bragee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iron Balls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Klay Bragee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bragee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bragee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bragee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balls tries to pull guard but Bragee holds him up against the cage and eventually Balls drops back down to his feet.
Bragee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balls after a bit of a struggle.
Balls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balls tries to pull guard but Bragee won't allow it.
Bragee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balls throws a series of punches but Bragee avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Balls misses its intended target.
Bragee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balls throws a series of punches but Bragee avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Balls.
Balls attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bragee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balls feints a jab promting Bragee to slip. Balls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bragee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Balls lands with a good body shot.
Bragee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balls keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls thows a body shot but no joy.
Balls misses with a low kick.
Balls throws a head kick that misses.
Bragee tries to clinch up but Balls circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Balls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bragee tries to clinch up but Balls circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Balls throws a leg kick but Bragee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balls looks for the body kick but Bragee saw that one coming.
Bragee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balls throws a lazy uppercut
and Bragee moves into the clinch.
Balls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bragee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klay Bragee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Balls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragee gets a clinch.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Bragee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bragee is working for takedown but Balls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bragee manages to pull guard.
Bragee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Balls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iron Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bragee is looking to clinch.
Balls tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Balls. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls misses with a two punch combination.
Bragee closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bragee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balls jumps guard but Bragee stands there with Balls around his waist. Balls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bragee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iron Balls.
I think Balls has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Balls!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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