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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grace McClurg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace McClurg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grace McClurg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force avoids the head kick by McClurg.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Force throws a chopping leg kick but McClurg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Force rushes McClurg and presses him up against the cage.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force misses with a body punch.
McClurg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClurg.
McClurg blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
McClurg tries to break free but Force pushes him back against the cage.
McClurg blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McClurg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Force has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Force - that landed with a thud.
McClurg looks gassed!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClurg.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but McClurg uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClurg tries to circle away but Force has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClurg.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force tries to throw a body punch but McClurg avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Force keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McClurg's efforts to push away.
McClurg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClurg.
McClurg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with some punches.
McClurg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClurg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Force shoots for a double leg takedown but McClurg sprawls well. He's pushed Force's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Force looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClurg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Force checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McClurg - that will leave a mark!
Force throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClurg's waist but McClurg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Force off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Force looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McClurg is fending him off so far but Force persists. Nope, McClurg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Force. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McClurg.
McClurg misses with a low kick.
McClurg is looking to score with low kicks.
McClurg misses with a body kick.
McClurg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McClurg lands a head kick. Force smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McClurg checks a leg kick nicely.
Force misses with a straight left.
McClurg throws a nice outside leg kick.
McClurg scores with a head kick.
McClurg tries a head kick but it misses.
McClurg ducks under a wild hook from Force.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClurg motions for Force to come forward. McClurg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Force misses with a combination
and McClurg counters with a big head kick but Force shrugs it off.
That kick from McClurg tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
McClurg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Force's calf.
McClurg scores with a head kick.
Force moves out of range of the body kick from McClurg.
McClurg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Force checks it well.
Force tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McClurg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClurg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Force.
McClurg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClurg throws a body kick that misses.
Force blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McClurg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Force misses with a body shot.
Force throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from McClurg.
McClurg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grace McClurg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force blocks a head kick by McClurg.
McClurg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Force just misses with a punch to the body.
McClurg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClurg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Force moves in looking to clinch but McClurg pushes him off.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Force misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grace McClurg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Force throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McClurg tries a head kick but it misses.
Force gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McClurg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClurg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force prevents McClurg from breaking the clinch.
Force working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Force.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Force - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
McClurg is trying to break the clinch but Force has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Force.
McClurg tries to break free but Force pushes him back against the cage.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
McClurg is looking to control Force's arms but Force gets an underhook and turns him. Now McClurg has his back to the cage.
McClurg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClurg.
A short body shot lands from Force as the two fighters clinch.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by McClurg.
McClurg tries to circle away but Force has him pinned against the cage.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClurg backwards.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by McClurg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by McClurg.
McClurg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Force has him pressed against the cage.
Force misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClurg blocking some punches.
Force digs a right hand underneath McClurg's ribcage. McClurg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force lands a body punch.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by McClurg.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as McClurg controls the action.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force misses with some punches.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClurg backwards.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClurg is trying to break the clinch but Force is controlling him.
McClurg is trying to break the clinch but Force is controlling him.
Force working aggressively here.
McClurg blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as McClurg controls his hands.
Force works on McClurg's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Force.
McClurg blocking some punches.
Force digs a right hand into McClurg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McClurg's gas tank.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClurg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Force is keeping busy.
Force lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Force.
Force lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McClurg.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Felipe Force has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClurg backwards.
McClurg blocks an uppercut.
Force lands a body 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!
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as McClurg controls his hands.
Force lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Force.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as McClurg controls the action.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Force dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Force closes this distance looking for a takedown but McClurg circles away.
McClurg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Force.
McClurg motions for Force to come forward. McClurg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McClurg tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Force blocks the body kick.
McClurg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Force here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Force avoids the head kick by McClurg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McClurg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Force has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Force and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Force darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Force catches McClurg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McClurg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Force takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Force connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force looks to land a left hand but McClurg moved out of range nicely.
McClurg thuds his shin into the meat of Force's side.
McClurg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Force.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Force. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClurg throws a head kick but Force moves out of range.
Grace McClurg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClurg. That's going to slow Force down.
Force walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McClurg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Felipe Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClurg is looking to chop away at Force's legs.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Force throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Force shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClurg throws a head kick that Force semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClurg scoring well with a low kick there.
Force fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClurg throws a chopping leg kick but Force manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Force throws a head kick that misses
and McClurg counters with a head kick.
Force throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClurg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClurg misses with an attempted mid kick.
McClurg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
McClurg throws a low kick, looking for Force's leg but Force calmly moves out of range.
McClurg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
McClurg looks to land a body kick but Force moved away.
Force fails to land the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Force. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An inside leg kick lands from McClurg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force blocks a head kick by McClurg.
McClurg looks for the body kick but Force saw that one coming.
McClurg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McClurg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McClurg - that will leave a mark!
McClurg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by McClurg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Force shoots in but no luck this time.
McClurg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
McClurg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Force stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClurg.
Force will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClurg sprawls well. McClurg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Force gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClurg manages to avoid it.
McClurg tries to work over Force's front leg with a kick but Force checks it.
McClurg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClurg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClurg scores with a head kick. Force tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClurg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Force shoots in for a double leg but McClurg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClurg tries a low kick but Force avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grace McClurg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McClurg 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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