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Event:
Gladiators 56 Roper v King
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like George Michaels has been cut.
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
A left and a right from Ahearn both land. Nice combination.
Ahearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Michaels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahearn on the side of the head.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Michaels slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahearn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahearn throws a low kick but Michaels moves out of range easily.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.#T1#
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
It seemed like Michaels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahearn connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahearn works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michaels! But no joy.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Ahearn moves out of range.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahearn misses with a looping left.#T2#
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahearn backs up against the cage.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels lands with a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Michaels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Michaels throws out a counter right but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Ahearn throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ahearn misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn throws a low kick, looking for Michaels's leg but Michaels calmly moves out of range.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahearn backs up against the cage.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michaels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels throws out a counter right but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Ahearn - just one landing.
Ahearn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Michaels doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahearn misses the jab.#T4#
That kick from Ahearn tenderised Michaels's leg. Michaels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Michaels.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Michaels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
A nice side step and Michaels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahearn misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ahearn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Ahearn moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michaels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahearn throws a leg kick but Michaels moved away.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahearn jabs Michaels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Michaels's head.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels throws a counter combo.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Ahearn misses with a low kick.
Michaels moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahearn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ahearn finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Michaels misses the jab.
Ahearn cracks Michaels with a good jab.
James Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahearn, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ahearn has knocked Michaels down with a huge combo! Ahearn steps away and waves a wobbly Michaels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Ahearn. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahearn.
Michaels cracks Ahearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Michaels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.#T3#
Michaels misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Ahearn.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Ahearn cracks Michaels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
It seemed like Michaels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michaels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahearn takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Michaels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Michaels.
Ahearn thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Ahearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahearn tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michaels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Ahearn.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Michaels might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahearn has got the better of the exchanges.
Michaels punishes Ahearn's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Ahearn connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ahearn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Ahearn stuns Michaels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michaels swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahearn dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Ahearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahearn jabs Michaels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ahearn lands a big right hand that sends Michaels crashing to the mat! Ahearn stays standing though and waves Michaels back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ahearn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ahearn!
A victorious James Ahearn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Khan clobbers Michaels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan scores with a jab.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tsing Tsing Khan has been cut.
Michaels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khan lunges at Michaels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Michaels's hand.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michaels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan is looking for a counter combo.
Michaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Michaels throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Michaels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Tsing Tsing Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michaels misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michaels swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan slips a jab from Michaels.#T2#
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels looks winded!
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
Michaels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Khan sends Michaels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khan is motioning to the referee to let Michaels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Michaels. Khan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsing Tsing Khan!
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Event:
Gladiators 40 Knutsson v Kingi
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like George Michaels has been cut.#TD#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Michaels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michaels has Carter in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Carter working some strikes from top position.
Michaels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaels tries to get out of the position.
Carter throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Michaels!#REVR#
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels is looking to pass into half guard but Carter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carter is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Michaels is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab. #TD#
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michaels lands a nice short elbow.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.#T1#
Michaels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
George Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.#T2#
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.#ROC#
Carter is rocked!#T4#
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Carter is out! Michaels gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michaels!
George Michaels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Collin Carter spoke after the fight, saying 'Every time I stand here in front of you amazing fans, I try as hard as I can to give you the best show possible.. -- Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it off tonight, but it's definitely not the end for Collin Carter. Thank you guys!!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Cadaver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Michaels looks to move away, Cadaver throws a big counter combo but Michaels just gets out of the way.
Cadaver scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like George Michaels has been cut.
Michaels scores with a jab to the head.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadaver moves away.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body. Cadaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Michaels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Cadaver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Cadaver saw that one coming.
Cadaver is looking to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch.
Cadaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Michaels throws a right hand that misses
and Cadaver counters with a left to the body.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Cadaver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Michaels.
Cadaver stuffs the takedown.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.#T1#
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadaver is just out of range.
Cadaver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Michaels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cadaver is looking to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch.
Aleister Cadaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Michaels.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadaver.
Cadaver misses with a combination
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Cadaver tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Michaels catches Cadaver right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Cadaver's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadaver tries to counter by clinching up but Michaels breaks away and moves out of range.
Cadaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Cadaver tries to counter by clinching up but Michaels breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Michaels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Cadaver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadaver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadaver scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadaver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cadaver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Michaels's brow.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cadaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Cadaver misses with a knee to the head.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Cadaver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Michaels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cadaver landing knees to the head.
Michaels takes an elbow to the temple.
Cadaver misses with an elbow strike.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cadaver obliges.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cadaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cadaver trying to land knees to the body.
Cadaver trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Cadaver stalling.
A short body shot lands from Cadaver as the two fighters clinch.
Michaels dodges an elbow strike from Cadaver.
Cadaver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Michaels avoiding damage as Cadaver throws knees to the body.
Cadaver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Michaels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cadaver after a bit of a struggle.
Cadaver is leaning against Michaels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleister Cadaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels throws a hook but Cadaver avoids it easily.
Cadaver tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Cadaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michaels to score with a decent uppercut.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadaver is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Cadaver circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cadaver.
Nice sprawl there from Cadaver as Michaels shoots in.
Aleister Cadaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Cadaver. Cadaver maintains the clinch.
Cadaver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadaver lands a damaging elbow.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Cadaver trying to land knees to the body.
Cadaver throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cadaver.
Cadaver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Cadaver landing knees to the body.
Cadaver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cadaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cadaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cadaver.
Cadaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Cadaver taking a breather.
Cadaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Cadaver misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cadaver.
A shot in the inside from Cadaver.
Cadaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michaels's defenses.
Cadaver lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cadaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michaels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Cadaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cadaver with a knee to the head.
Cadaver landing knees to the head.
Cadaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cadaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadaver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cadaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow.
Cadaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cadaver lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Cadaver.
#T4#
Cadaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michaels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#KD#
Cadaver drops Michaels with a big knee straight up the middle! Michaels is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Cadaver tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadaver misses with the combination.
Aleister Cadaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Cadaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Michaels looking to score a takedown here. Cadaver is defending well but Michaels drives through and ends up in Cadaver's guard.
Michaels stops Cadaver from standing up.
Michaels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleister Cadaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Cadaver.
Michaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cadaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
George Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadaver.
Michaels with a nice cross.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadaver as he jumps to the side.
George Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cadaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels shoots and misses #CL#
and Cadaver counters by moving into the clinch.
Cadaver scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Cadaver working Michaels over with knees to the body.
Cadaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cadaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michaels's defenses.
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Michaels wants to take the fight to the mat but Cadaver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aleister Cadaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Michaels.
Cadaver scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cadaver.
Cadaver with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadaver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cadaver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Michaels's brow. #T2#
Cadaver misses with a knee to the head.
Cadaver landing knees to the body.
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!
Cadaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
That has opened up George Michaels's cut even more.
Cadaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow.
Cadaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Cadaver lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
Cadaver tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels avoids a wild elbow strike from Cadaver.#T3#
Cadaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Cadaver.
Cadaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cadaver landing knees to the body.
Michaels blocks the elbow strike.
Cadaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cadaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michaels avoids it.
Michaels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cadaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
George Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cadaver working aggressively here.
Cadaver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cadaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cadaver landing knees to the body.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cadaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cadaver lands an elbow that stopped Michaels in his tracks for a moment.
Cadaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Cadaver.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleister Cadaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cadaver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleister Cadaver!
Aleister Cadaver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Gladiators 25 Jones vs Powers
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Michaels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Westbrook tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Westbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michaels! But no joy.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champ Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Westbrook 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Westbrook's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westbrook tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Westbrook dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Westbrook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Westbrook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michaels is out of range and Westbrook settles back down.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Michaels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Michaels jabs Westbrook right on the nose. Westbrook blinks but takes it well.
Westbrook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westbrook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Champ Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Westbrook moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Westbrook wants a takedown.
#BC#
Westbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michaels with a jab.
Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westbrook shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Nice combo by Michaels! Oh, that's hurt him - Westbrook falls to the canvas and Michaels follows him into side control.
Westbrook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Westbrook is rocked!
Michaels crunches a massive hammerfist down on Westbrook - he's out! Michaels Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michaels!
George Michaels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 20 O'Neil v Zulu 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sookael fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sookael fails with the takedown
and Sookael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sookael tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cark Sookael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sookael takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sookael dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Sookael's head and hops out.
Michaels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sookael shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels cracks Sookael with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sookael tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Michaels pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sookael is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Michaels!
A less than humble George Michaels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Gladiators 13 Foster v Easton
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westbrook's guard.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Westbrook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Westbrook!#REVB#
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Westbrook has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michaels is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Westbrook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Westbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels working over Westbrook with some ground and pound. Westbrook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michaels stalling.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michaels is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michaels looks to land a strike but Westbrook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Westbrook is retaining full guard. #T3#
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westbrook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Westbrook wants to stand and escape but Michaels is having none of it.
Westbrook trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Michaels stands up and waves to Westbrook to follow him. #T4#
Westbrook wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels sizes up Westbrook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Westbrook wants to clinch but Michaels slips to the side
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westbrook. Westbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Westbrook is rocked!
Michaels throws a body punch but Westbrook moves out of range.
Michaels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Westbrook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels drops Westbrook with a straight right hand, right on the button! Michaels follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Michaels!
A very excited looking George Michaels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Michaels gets a double leg takedown into Gray's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Gray.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
Michaels is working Gray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
Corey Gray's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Michaels wants to stand but Gray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Michaels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gray prevents Michaels from improving his position.
Michaels is still trying to improve position.
Michaels lands with a few short shots to the body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels has a hand on Gray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Michaels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Michaels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Michaels wants to control but Gray is having none of it.#T2#
Michaels is trying to escape the mount.
Gray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gray cracks Michaels with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Michaels tries to lock up and control but Gray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Michaels throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gray prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
Michaels is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Michaels avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
#T3#
Gray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Michaels can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Michaels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michaels is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michaels tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
Michaels swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Michaels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Michaels wants to hold on but Gray pushes him away.
Michaels is looking to improve his position but Gray isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Michaels is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Michaels working to try and regain half guard.
Gray misses with a head shot.
Michaels tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Gray.
Michaels tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Gray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gray manages to get back to half guard.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Gray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michaels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michaels drops an elbow to the side of Gray's head. #ROC2#
Gray is rocked!#CUT2#
Corey Gray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Michaels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Gray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gray is hurt! He's hurt bad - Michaels fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gray from any more punishment! Congratulations to Michaels! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Michaels!
A very excited looking George Michaels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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