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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jersey Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grove is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hawai'i 78. On his way into the ring it seems that Aiden Holmes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aiden Holmes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 cm
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Holmes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jersey Grove! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. An inside leg kick from Grove misses. Grove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aiden Holmes has been cut. Grove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grove scores with a nice head shot. 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! Grove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes. Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grove swats him away and circles back towards the center. Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jersey Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Holmes gets a takedown into half guard. Grove wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grove pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
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. Holmes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grove is staying active underneath Holmes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Grove wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Grove dodges it nicely.
That's two 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. Holmes is keen to just control but Grove is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Grove gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the ropes. Holmes tries to pull guard but Grove holds him up against the ropes and eventually Holmes drops back down to his feet.
Holmes is breathing heavily. Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grove drops Holmes with a left and a right! Oh, Holmes is hurt - Grove dives into side control looking to finish!
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Grove is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holmes is trying to escape and Grove transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holmes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grove! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jersey Grove!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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