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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoneface McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty comes into the arena with Let me clear my throat! blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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193 cm
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274 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoneface McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Grant!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Jab from McGillicutty.
It looks like Gunner Grant has been cut.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGillicutty gets slowly back to his feet.
McGillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoneface McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGillicutty sprawls well initially but Grant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty is trying to control but can't.
McGillicutty tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant prevents McGillicutty from improving his position.
Grant is trying to control. McGillicutty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGillicutty wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Grant content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is trying to control. McGillicutty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGillicutty throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGillicutty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
Grant wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Grant trying to mount his opponent but McGillicutty defends it.
McGillicutty is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGillicutty tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGillicutty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGillicutty pushes Grant off and gets back to his feet.
Grant is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGillicutty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
McGillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGillicutty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
McGillicutty tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGillicutty misses with a wild combination.
McGillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant tries for a takedown but McGillicutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoneface McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Grant.
Grant has a takedown stuffed.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant shoots in and drives through. McGillicutty sprawls well.
McGillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from McGillicutty does no damage.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGillicutty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stoneface McGillicutty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Grant's cut.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGillicutty counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant dodges the punch combination from McGillicutty.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGillicutty was covering up waiting for the punch and Grant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGillicutty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grant manages to get himself to full guard.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but McGillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grant wants to control the pace but McGillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Grant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGillicutty is trying desperately to improve position.
Grant jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGillicutty is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGillicutty and Grant has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGillicutty is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty is trying to buck Grant off.
McGillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grant prevents McGillicutty from escaping the position.
McGillicutty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grant.
Grant prevents McGillicutty from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGillicutty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGillicutty tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoneface McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Grant.
McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGillicutty.
Grant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGillicutty sprawls well initially but Grant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGillicutty defends it well.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGillicutty keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner Grant's cut.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGillicutty throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGillicutty. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGillicutty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoneface McGillicutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGillicutty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGillicutty is trying to stand.
McGillicutty wants to control but Grant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGillicutty keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but McGillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGillicutty trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Grant wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is defending well.
McGillicutty is looking to control Grant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGillicutty avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGillicutty wants to get back to his feet.
McGillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGillicutty defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant moves into range and clinches up with McGillicutty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGillicutty.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGillicutty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant has hold of one of McGillicutty's legs. McGillicutty is fighting the takedown attempt but Grant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant stops McGillicutty from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGillicutty.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGillicutty misses the jab.
McGillicutty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGillicutty connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
McGillicutty misses with a straight left.
Grant clinches up with McGillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Grant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoneface McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Grant.
Grant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGillicutty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGillicutty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGillicutty tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGillicutty to the ground. McGillicutty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGillicutty with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGillicutty. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stoneface McGillicutty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGillicutty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stoneface McGillicutty!
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RATING
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