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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divine Intervention (ranked 2715 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 107 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Divine Intervention!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Intervention.
Intervention is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Intervention is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gray.
Intervention thuds a left hand into Gray's body.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Intervention sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gray as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Divine Intervention has been cut.
Intervention tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Intervention is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Intervention's guard.
Intervention kicks Gray off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray clinches up against the cage.
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Intervention manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Divine Intervention has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Gray.
Intervention stops a takedown attempt from Gray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Intervention slowing the pace effectively.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Intervention avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Intervention trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Intervention into the cage.
Gray is working for takedown but Intervention is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Intervention walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Intervention is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Intervention takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Intervention just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intervention backwards.
Gray successfully pulls guard.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
Gray wants to control the position but Intervention says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gray tries to roll over but Intervention keeps him under control.
Gray tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Intervention has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gray is squirming around, avoiding Intervention's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Intervention isn't that keen on the idea.
Gray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Intervention tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gray tries to hold on but Intervention postures up.
Intervention controlling from the full mount.
Gray has given up his back here.
Intervention throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to escape but Intervention has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Intervention go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gray trying to control the position but Intervention manages to sink in the hooks.
Gray is in a bad position with Intervention working for a choke. Gray manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Intervention is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Intervention is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intervention working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gray has passed into half guard!
Intervention is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Intervention is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divine Intervention's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gray swings for the body but Intervention moves out of range.
Intervention slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Intervention tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Intervention.
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Intervention doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray instigates a clinch.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Intervention is defending well.
Gray letting Intervention take a breather here.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Intervention is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intervention effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Intervention.
Intervention trying to stall but Gray improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Intervention effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Divine Intervention.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intervention manages to avoid it.
Gray misses the jab.
Intervention takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Divine Intervention has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Gray.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Intervention walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Intervention moves to clinch but Gray breaks away
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Intervention bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray feints and as Intervention raises his hands in defense, Gray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Intervention is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intervention controls Gray momentarily but Gray frees himself.
Gray stops Intervention from standing up.
Gray wants to control from the top but Intervention keeps moving.
Intervention controls Gray momentarily but Gray frees himself.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Intervention tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gray manages to circle out of the way.
Hector Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gray landing a few strikes.
Intervention is looking for a sweep.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Intervention tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Intervention managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gray.
You can see the frustration on Intervention's face as Gray controls the position.
Gray working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intervention can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray lands a nice forearm strike.
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Intervention, who protects the arm well.
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray taking a breather here.
Intervention is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divine Intervention's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Intervention misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray throws a body punch but Intervention moves out of range.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intervention swivels and escapes.
Intervention tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gray manages to circle out of the way.
Intervention lands a right hook to the body.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Intervention defends well and Gray ends up having to push Intervention into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Intervention is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gray.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Divine Intervention has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Gray.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gray tries to get set, Intervention tries to push him back and clinch up but Gray manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gray tries to get set, Intervention tries to push him back and clinch up but Gray manages to avoid the attempt.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Intervention as he jumps to the side.
Intervention throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Intervention as he avoids it easily.
Intervention tries to counter by clinching up but Gray breaks away and moves out of range.
Intervention swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Intervention fails with an attempt to clinch.
Intervention staying out of range there.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Intervention tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Intervention manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Divine Intervention has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Gray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Intervention rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Intervention misses the shot to the body.
Gray throws a body punch but Intervention moves out of range.
Gray works Intervention's body with a nice hook.
Divine Intervention is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray dives in and grabs Intervention's left leg, looking for a takedown. Intervention pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
and Intervention counters by moving into the clinch.
Intervention is stalling here.
Intervention dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gray pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intervention tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Intervention is proving a slippery customer.
Intervention would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Intervention has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Intervention stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intervention throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Intervention with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Intervention.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Intervention moves away and avoids it.
Gray throws a body punch but Intervention moves out of range.
Gray throws a body punch but Intervention moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray lands a jab.
Intervention throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Gray goes for a double leg but Intervention avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Intervention continues to drive forward.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Intervention counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Divine Intervention showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Divine Intervention!
An out of breath Divine Intervention thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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