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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army Jr (ranked 1347 p4p, 1328 weight class) and Edward Grubbs (ranked 214 p4p, 211 weight class). Dick Army Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army Jr instigates a clinch.
Grubbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Grubbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Army Jr prevents Grubbs from breaking the clinch.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Army Jr defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Grubbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grubbs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Army Jr rushes Grubbs and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Army Jr.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grubbs is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Army Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Army Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Army Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grubbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grubbs.
Army Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Army Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body.
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grubbs.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs cracks Army Jr with an open hand slap.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Army Jr instigates a clinch.
Army Jr keeps control of Grubbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Army Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Grubbs avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Army Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr forces Grubbs back against the cage and clinches.
Army Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Grubbs shrugs off.
Army Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Army Jr lands a left hand.
Grubbs is trying to break the clinch but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Grubbs 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but Grubbs blocks it.
Grubbs tries to circle away but Army Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Army Jr avoiding damage.
Army Jr is leaning against Grubbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grubbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr rushes Grubbs and presses him up against the cage.
Army Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Grubbs is trying to break free.
Army Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Grubbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Army Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Grubbs won't want to take too many of those.
Grubbs is trying to force a seperation but Army Jr has the dominant position.
Army Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grubbs takes an elbow to the temple.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grubbs is defending well for now.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army Jr throws a right and a left that Grubbs avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grubbs counters with a right hand to the body.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Grubbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Army Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grubbs can do to turn this around?
Army Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Army Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grubbs throws out the jab.
Army Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Grubbs tries to keep at a distance but Army Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Grubbs shrugs off.
Army Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Grubbs moves out of range.
Grubbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grubbs misses with a hook. Army Jr ducked under it nicely.
Grubbs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Army Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grubbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army Jr moves away.
Army Jr moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Army Jr tests Grubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Grubbs.
Nice cross by Grubbs.
Army Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Army Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grubbs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grubbs avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs is trying to break free.
Army Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr throws a right and a left that Grubbs avoids nicely.
Army Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grubbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Army Jr rushes Grubbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Grubbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army Jr.
Army Jr wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Army Jr's head but Army Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Army Jr throws a series of punches but Grubbs moves out of range.
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Army Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Grubbs shrugs off.
Army Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Grubbs avoids the damage to the body.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grubbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Army Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grubbs avoids it by throwing Army Jr back against the cage.
Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
Grubbs lands an overhand right.
Army Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Army Jr misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Army Jr there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Grubbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Grubbs circles away.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Army Jr.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army Jr throws a big counter combination but Grubbs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Grubbs. Beautiful body shot.
Grubbs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Army Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
Army Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grubbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Grubbs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Army Jr tries to clinch
enabling Grubbs to counter with a crisp jab.
Army Jr has managed to clinch.
Army Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grubbs blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Army Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grubbs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Army Jr dips to his left and cracks Grubbs with an uppercut!
Grubbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Army Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Army Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grubbs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Army Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body.
Grubbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Army Jr won't allow it.
Army Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Army Jr has Grubbs pressed against the cage, preventing Grubbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Army Jr misses with some punches.
Army Jr slows down the pace here.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grubbs is defending well for now.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Grubbs shrugs off.
Army Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Army Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Army Jr has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr tries a body shot but Grubbs blocks it.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Army Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Army Jr misses.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grubbs cracks Army Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grubbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grubbs! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grubbs. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Army Jr misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Army Jr on the side of the head.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army Jr forces Grubbs back against the cage and clinches.
Grubbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grubbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Army Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edward Grubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grubbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Army Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr prevents Grubbs from breaking the clinch.
Army Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grubbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs throws a hook but Army Jr avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs connects with a body shot that sends Army Jr's belly button to the back.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Grubbs moves out of range.
Grubbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Army Jr clobbers Grubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grubbs. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grubbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Army Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Army Jr is stalling here.
Dick Army Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Army Jr trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Army Jr, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army Jr!
In his post fight interview, Dick Army Jr gave a big smile as he said 'My father will be proud of me again'.
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