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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham McIntyre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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203 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Leonidas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graham McIntyre! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leonidas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Leonidas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McIntyre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McIntyre and Leonidas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonidas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIntyre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Leonidas wants to stand but McIntyre has his arm trapped. Leonidas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. McIntyre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. McIntyre has his hands clasped together around Leonidas's back. He's all about the action. McIntyre moves into full guard.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but instead McIntyre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. McIntyre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Leonidas trying to control the position.
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. McIntyre controlling from the top position. McIntyre passes into half guard. McIntyre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head. McIntyre looks to land a strike but Leonidas avoids it nicely and regains full guard. McIntyre controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Leonidas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McIntyre wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving. McIntyre advances to half guard. Leonidas is breathing heavily. McIntyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Leonidas has hold of McIntyre's hands but McIntyre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like King Leonidas has been cut. Leonidas is trying to get back to full guard. McIntyre passes the guard and advances to mount! McIntyre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leonidas looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BOOM! McIntyre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jeez, King Leonidas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Leonidas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Graham McIntyre!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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