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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Reddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Reddish had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Reddish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddish throws a combination that misses
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reddish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reddish scores with a head kick. Zulu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reddish thumps Zulu with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Reddish.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reddish.
Zulu looks for a takedown but Reddish sprawls well.
Reddish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu misses with a takedown attempt
and Reddish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reddish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zulu is in Reddish's guard.
Zulu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reddish keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Reddish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zulu dives into side control.
Reddish wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddish prevents Zulu from improving position.
Zulu landing strikes.
Reddish tries to escape but Zulu is in control.
Zulu looks up at the clock and then as Reddish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zulu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reddish tries to escape but Zulu is in control.
Reddish bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Reddish tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reddish's guard.
Reddish is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reddish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reddish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reddish to keep the fight standing.
Garrett Reddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Zulu.
Reddish misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Reddish controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reddish.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Reddish.
Reddish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reddish throws a head punch that misses.
Reddish stalling in the clinch but Zulu improves position.
Reddish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
Zulu has Reddish pressed against the cage.
Reddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reddish misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddish misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reddish fails to land.
Reddish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Reddish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Zulu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice cross by Reddish.
We've been informed that Zulu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reddish with a nice cross.
Zulu shoots in but no luck this time.
Zulu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reddish's half guard.
Reddish manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zulu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reddish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu tries to pull guard but Reddish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zulu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reddish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett Reddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Zulu.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reddish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Reddish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddish connects with a leg kick. Zulu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reddish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reddish lands a big head kick that sends Zulu tumbling to the mat! Reddish takes a step backwards and waves Zulu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zulu is rocked!
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Reddish pushes him off.
Garrett Reddish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reddish circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zulu to the canvas! Zulu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reddish keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Reddish!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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