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Gladiator Grand Prix 1, Rnd 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Xander Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Knight's chin.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Adams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adams sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams is rocked!
Adams has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Knight escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Knight!
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Adams taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Xander Adams has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That has opened up Xander Adams's cut even more.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Xander Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight seems to be looking for submissions.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xander Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xander Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Knight!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Andy Finch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Finch!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Spencer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Finch tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spencer is rocked!
Spencer throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Oh Spencer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Finch ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Spencer clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Finch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butsa Rymnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cade Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymnes comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Lee has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Butsa Rymnes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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213 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butsa Rymnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cade Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Rymnes.
Rymnes gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee looks gassed!
Rymnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rymnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rymnes wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Rymnes wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rymnes trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Rymnes is controlling him
Rymnes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rymnes works his way to his opponent's back.
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rymnes.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Rymnes has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymnes is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lee taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rymnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butsa Rymnes!
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FIGHT
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