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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliss Grov (ranked 3533 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Lieutenant Data (ranked 281 p4p, 208 weight class). Data is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot - Don't Get Close. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliss Grov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Data!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Data throws a hook but Grov avoids it easily.
Grov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grov tries to move into range but Data moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Data dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grov trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
Grov not doing much here.
Data wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Data is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Data is still trying to improve position.
Data keeps trying to improve his position.
Grov passes to side control.
Grov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Data felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov advances nicely into full mount.
Grov controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Data tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grov trying to control but Data is having none of it.
Grov avoids the attempt from Data to control.
Grov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Data manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Data has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Data wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Data wants to control but Grov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Data is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Grov is staying active.
Grov is working for a kimura but Data is defending it quite comfortably.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Data is looking to improve his position.
Data desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Grov is looking for a kimura but Data is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
Grov is pressing down on Data's thigh, looking to free his foot. Data is holding on for now.
Data is looking to control Grov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Data avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is defending well.
Data looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Data is looking to control Grov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Data avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Data.
A lazy left from Grov finds it's target.
Grov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grov or perhaps it was just good defense by Data, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Data on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Data tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grov was well out of range. Poor timing from Data.
Grov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Grov misses.
Grov throws a right hand that misses
and Data counters with a stiff right hand.
Data swinging wildly here.
Grov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Data punishes Grov's body with a nice straight punch.
Data shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Data scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Data ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Data throws out the jab.
Grov throws out a loose jab but Data uses good head movement to avoid it.
Data misses with a body shot.
Data bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grov's head.
Grov lands with a nice combination. Data backs away looking to recover.
Lieutenant Data seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Data with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Data misses with a wild body shot.
Grov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Data.
Grov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Data fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grov manages to avoid it.
Grov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Data.
Grov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov scores with a one two! Data had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Data slaps away a takedown attempt from Grov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov misses with a double jab.
Data throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grov shoots in for a takedown but Data shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliss Grov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Data.
Data misses the jab.
Grov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Data tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grov was well out of range. Poor timing from Data.
Data is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grov rather than just go for the knockout.
Grov throws a series of punches but Data avoids them all with ease.
Data thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Grov does no damage.
Grov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Data thuds a left hand into Grov's body.
Grov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Data circles away quickly and effectively.
Data shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Data was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Data working away.
Data lands a decent elbow from side control.
Data trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Data throws a strike aimed at the side of Grov's head but Grov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Data sits in half guard.
Data with the ground and pound but Grov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Data wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Data defends well.
Grov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Data stacks Grov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Data!
Data is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lieutenant Data will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Data fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Data swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Data darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grov shoots in and bounces Data off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Data trying to control the position here.
Grov tries to free his leg and advance position but Data is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Data is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Data is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Data throwing shots but Grov is blocking nicely.
Data wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy.
Data is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grov trying to control but Data postures up.
Grov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Data is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Data prevents Grov from improving his position.
Data missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Data takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Data wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Data is nestled in close to Grov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Data content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Data seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Data jabs at Grov's body.
Data walks into a straight right hand from Grov.
Data misses with a body kick.
Grov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Data scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eliss Grov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Data swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Data stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Data.
Data closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Data lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Data is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grov is looking for a triangle here but Data uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Data working the ground and pound from side control.
Lieutenant Data has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grov tries to buck Data off but Data is having none of it.
Grov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Data is trying to get an arm triangle but Grov is defending well.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lieutenant Data comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Data has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lieutenant Data!
A less than humble Lieutenant Data 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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energy
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hype
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