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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliss Grov (ranked 1913 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Lieutenant Data (ranked 202 p4p, 119 weight class). Data is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lamb of God - The Undertow. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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 3 - 3 - 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Data!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Data bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grov misses with a hook.
Data appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Data looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Data.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Data throws a hook but Grov avoids it easily.
Eliss Grov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Grov scores with a sloppy right hand. Data should have avoided that one.
Data throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Data napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grov trying to control the position but Data is working away.
Data holds on to Grov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Grov controlling the position.
Grov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping him busy.
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Data is looking to regain half guard here but Grov keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Data's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Data manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grov's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Data is trying to control but can't.
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Data is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Data is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Data is looking to clinch.
Grov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Data looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Data throws a hook to the side of Grov's head but Grov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Data looks to move away, Grov throws a big counter combo but Data just gets out of the way.
Grov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Data tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grov is in Data's guard.
Grov postures up.
Data utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grov pushes down on Data's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Data is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Data has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.
Data actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is taking a breather. Data says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grov trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov trying to control from Data's half guard. Data has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
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.
Data tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Grov cracks Data with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grov checks a leg kick.
Grov throws a body shot but no joy.
Grov misses with a left hand
and Data cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Data.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Data! But no joy.
Data jabs Grov right on the nose. Grov blinks but takes it well.
Data misses with a wild body shot.
Grov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grov.
Data jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Data sprawls well. Data wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Data.
Grov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Data throws a sloppy head kick
and Data takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eliss Grov is winning the standup battle so far.
Grov throws a combination. Data tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Data looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grov is fending him off so far but Data persists. Nope, Grov circles away and we're back to standing.
Data walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grov misses with the combination.
Grov looks to land a left hand but Data moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov misses with a looping left.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Data tries to sprawl but Grov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Data tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov is keen to just control but Data is a slippery customer.
Data gets full guard.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Data is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Data can't keep his opponent in guard - Grov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Grov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Data is squirming around, avoiding Grov's attempts to control the action.
Data is trying desperately to improve position.
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Grov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Data wants to control but Grov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that second round.
That's time! Grov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grov cracks Data with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grov lands a jab to Data's midsection.
Grov clobbers Data with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Grov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Data was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Data with a nice calf kick.
Grov throws a hook but Data blocks it.
Data is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Grov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Data counter with a right hand.
Grov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Data looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Data looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Eliss Grov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Data sneaks back into half guard.
Data is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Data can do to turn this around?
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Data holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grov trying to pass the guard but Data defending well.
Data is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is defending well.
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Data has managed to free his arm - good work.
Data looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Data works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Data is pulling down on Grov's head to control his posture.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.
Data keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Data.
Good exchange - Grov coming out on top.
Data stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Data wants it to stay on the feet.
Data misses with a low kick.
Data wants to clinch up but Grov keeps it at a distance.
Grov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Data's half guard.
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 but Grov has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Grov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grov content just to control the position here.
Grov punching from mount but Data doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Data has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Data!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
Lieutenant Data has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliss Grov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Data throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliss Grov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliss Grov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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