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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Killer (ranked 5492 p4p, 4657 weight class) and Kelsea McGrady (ranked 170 p4p, 58 weight class). Bjj Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjj Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelsea McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGrady pushes Killer off but Killer dives into side control.
Killer looking to control but instead McGrady has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrady on the ground.
McGrady is doing well to control the position and prevent Killer from advancing to side control.
Killer is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
Killer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGrady 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.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrady tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McGrady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Killer goes for a double leg but McGrady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGrady continues to drive forward.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGrady changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer shoots in but McGrady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrady avoids the body shot from Killer.
McGrady shoots in and bounces Killer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Killer working a defensive guard but McGrady passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control the pace.
Killer keeping hold of McGrady's head, controlling as best he can.
Killer wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGrady trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Killer is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady prevents Killer from improving his position.
McGrady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McGrady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGrady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - McGrady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrady sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGrady wants it to stay on the feet.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGrady avoids it really well and circles away.
McGrady tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsea McGrady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killer shoots in for a takedown but McGrady shows good takedown defense.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGrady! But no joy.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGrady swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGrady.
McGrady moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Killer shoots for a takedown but McGrady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer clinches up against the ropes.
McGrady jumps guard but Killer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
McGrady has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killer after a bit of a struggle.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
McGrady prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrady has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killer after a bit of a struggle.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Killer is pressed up against the ropes. McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrady tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McGrady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGrady raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGrady throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killer but Killer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrady closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McGrady manages to move to mount!
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!
Killer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGrady working Killer over with strikes here.
McGrady trying to control but Killer is having none of it.
Killer is trying desperately to improve position.
McGrady lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsea McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGrady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjj Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killer counters with a crisp one two that drops McGrady! Killer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGrady to his feet! McGrady is in big trouble!
 McGrady is rocked!
McGrady tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer goes for a double leg but McGrady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGrady continues to drive forward.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGrady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGrady as Killer tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGrady, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
Bjj Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelsea McGrady.
Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGrady pushing down on Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killer is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
Killer is staying active underneath McGrady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
McGrady tries to stand and escape but Killer is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGrady throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Killer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGrady is in Killer's guard.
McGrady is pushing down on Killer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killer is fighting to maintain full guard but McGrady has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killer wants to get back to full guard but McGrady has mounted him!
McGrady tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGrady looking to control but Killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGrady punching from mount but Killer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGrady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killer is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BOOM! McGrady connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bjj Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelsea McGrady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelsea 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelsea McGrady!
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FIGHT
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