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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady comes to the cage accompanied by Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Clayton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Want It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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11 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clayton stuffs the takedown.
McGrady tries for a takedown but Clayton circles away easily
and Clayton counters with a left to the body.
Clayton throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
Clayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGrady lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clayton thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Clayton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGrady on the side of the head.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clayton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGrady.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Clayton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGrady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clayton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGrady is not going to allow Clayton to sit and survive in this position.
Can Clayton hold on?! McGrady is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Clayton manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGrady's guard. Nice work there by Clayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Clayton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Clayton finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
Clayton thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clayton.
Clayton scores with a body shot.
Clayton cracks a nice hook into McGrady's ribs.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
McGrady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Clayton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGrady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clayton. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
McGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clayton throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clayton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrady thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton tries to clinch up.
A jab from Clayton does it's job there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGrady crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clayton - the referee stops the clock and McGrady gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clayton. McGrady manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clayton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clayton stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGrady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clayton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bob McGrady has been cut.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGrady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clayton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGrady rather than just go for the knockout.
McGrady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clayton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as McGrady blocks the leg kick.
Clayton misses with a head kick.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clayton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGrady does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clayton lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clayton wants to clinch.
McGrady shoots in for a double leg but Clayton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ethan Clayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
Clayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clayton lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clayton digs a good body shot into McGrady's ribs.
Clayton lands with a shot to the body.
Clayton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clayton works McGrady's body with a nice hook.
Clayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clayton's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrady under the eye.
Clayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clayton throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
Clayton swings for the body but McGrady moves out of range.
Clayton takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton closes the distance and pushes McGrady back into the cage.
McGrady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGrady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGrady tries to circle away but Clayton has him pinned against the cage.
Clayton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGrady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice elbow from Clayton.
A short body shot lands from Clayton as the two fighters clinch.
Clayton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clayton lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Clayton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clayton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clayton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
Clayton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clayton.
McGrady dodges an elbow strike from Clayton.
Clayton is pushing McGrady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGrady misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from McGrady as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGrady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGrady stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clayton.
Clayton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGrady. That did some damage!
Clayton thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
Clayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGrady at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton rushes McGrady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clayton digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
Clayton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clayton just leaning against McGrady, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clayton obliges.
Clayton lands a body punch.
McGrady prevents a body shot from Clayton.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton lands with a left to the head.
McGrady working aggressively here.
Clayton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clayton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clayton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clayton pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clayton misses with a body punch.
Clayton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Clayton.
Clayton looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Clayton.
Clayton taking a breather.
Clayton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clayton.
Ethan Clayton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clayton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clayton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clayton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clayton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrady up against the cage.
Clayton wants to stall.
Clayton scores a nice knee to the body.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Clayton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clayton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Clayton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Clayton.
Clayton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clayton pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGrady avoiding damage as Clayton throws knees to the body.
Clayton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clayton connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGrady's face.
Clayton is working McGrady over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clayton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clayton misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clayton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
Clayton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clayton struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrady controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Clayton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clayton unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clayton stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Clayton.
Bob McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady blocks an elbow strike from Clayton.
Ethan Clayton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clayton avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clayton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrady tries for a takedown but Clayton manages to get underhooks.
McGrady lands a left hand.
Clayton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clayton digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Clayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clayton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Clayton!
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hype
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