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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tudar Gregore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Magilicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tudar Gregore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tudar Gregore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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285 lbs
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188 cm
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tudar Gregore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Magilicuddy! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gregore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gregore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magilicuddy. Gregore is looking to break free of the clinch but Magilicuddy has double underhooks. Gregore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gregore breaks from the clinch.
Magilicuddy closes the distance but Gregore moves to the side and Gregore counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magilicuddy is not content to let Gregore control the position. Gregore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magilicuddy is looking for a sweep. Gregore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gregore tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magilicuddy. Magilicuddy wants to control but Gregore is keeping busy and won't allow it. Magilicuddy is staying active underneath Gregore, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Magilicuddy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Gregore fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gregore shoots in but no luck this time. Gregore is breathing heavily. Gregore circles away from the clinch attempt and Gregore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but Gregore blocks with his arms.
Magilicuddy throws an elbow but it misses.
Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but Gregore blocks with his arms.
Gregore blocks the elbow strike.
Gregore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch but Gregore moves out of range. Gregore is looking to clinch. Magilicuddy tries to clinch up but Gregore circles away and keeps his distance. Gregore moves in looking to clinch but Magilicuddy pushes him off. Magilicuddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magilicuddy shoots in but no luck this time. Magilicuddy looks to clinch and Gregore counters with a takedown into side control. Magilicuddy is trying to improve his position. Magilicuddy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Gregore passes to full mount! Gregore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Magilicuddy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magilicuddy tries to lock up and control but Gregore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Magilicuddy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Magilicuddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregore is retaining full guard. Gregore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Magilicuddy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magilicuddy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Magilicuddy advances position into side control! Magilicuddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gregore, who protects the arm well. Gregore is trying to improve his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Magilicuddy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Gregore wants to get back to his feet. Gregore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gregore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magilicuddy, pushing him back against the cage. Magilicuddy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Gregore.
Magilicuddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gregore looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tudar Gregore. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body punch from Gregore. Gregore is looking to break free of the clinch but Magilicuddy has double underhooks. Gregore ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregore no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Magilicuddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gregore wants to stand and escape but Magilicuddy is having none of it. Gregore wants to sweep here but Magilicuddy controlling him for the moment. Magilicuddy throws a strike but Gregore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Magilicuddy wants to sweep but no luck. Gregore trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilicuddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magilicuddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gregore wanted to stand there but Magilicuddy had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Gregore wants to clinch up but Magilicuddy keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gregore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magilicuddy.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch up and Gregore counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head. Gregore is looking to break free of the clinch but Magilicuddy has double underhooks. Magilicuddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but Gregore blocks it.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magilicuddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magilicuddy. Magilicuddy looking to slow down the pace here. Magilicuddy trying to land knees to the body.
Magilicuddy lands a knee to the head.
Gregore is looking to break free of the clinch but Magilicuddy has double underhooks. Gregore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magilicuddy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregore.
Gregore is trying to maintain a safe position but Magilicuddy gets an underhook and turns Gregore into the cage. Magilicuddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregore blocks it with crossed arms. Magilicuddy throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Magilicuddy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magilicuddy looking to throw knees to the head but Gregore is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Gregore - that landed with a thud.
Gregore blocking some punches.
Gregore tries to stall but Magilicuddy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gregore is trying to break the clinch but Magilicuddy has him pressed against the cage. Gregore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magilicuddy has him pressed against the cage. Gregore manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tudar Gregore dominated that round. That's time! Gregore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gregore shoots in looking for a takedown. Magilicuddy tries to sprawl out of it but Gregore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magilicuddy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Magilicuddy wants to clinch. Magilicuddy tries to clinch there but Gregore circles away.
Magilicuddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dick Magilicuddy has been cut. Gregore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gregore closes the distance and clinches. Knees to the body from Magilicuddy.
Magilicuddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gregore cracks Magilicuddy with a nice body shot. Gregore breaks from the clinch.
Gregore has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gregore.
Good body shot from Gregore.
Gregore blocks an elbow strike from Magilicuddy.
Gregore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregore stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Magilicuddy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregore. Gregore gets slowly back to his feet. Gregore rushes Magilicuddy and presses him up against the cage. Gregore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Gregore. Magilicuddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregore.
Gregore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magilicuddy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tudar Gregore. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice glancing elbow lands by Magilicuddy. Gregore swings wildly with an uppercut but Magilicuddy uses good head movement to avoid it. Magilicuddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregore blocks it with crossed arms. Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but Gregore blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magilicuddy has eaten all the pies! Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magilicuddy lands an elbow inside that Gregore shrugs off.
It looks like Tudar Gregore has been cut. Magilicuddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gregore fails to pull guard.
Gregore has Magilicuddy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magilicuddy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Magilicuddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gregore lands a shot to the body. Gregore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregore moves into range and clinches up with Magilicuddy. Gregore lands with a short shot to the head. Gregore stalling.
Gregore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magilicuddy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gregore drives through and clinches with Magilicuddy against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gregore.
A hook to the body from Gregore.
Gregore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magilicuddy has him pressed against the cage. Gregore can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magilicuddy throws an elbow but misses. Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magilicuddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magilicuddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregore taking a breather. Magilicuddy missing with knees to the body.
Gregore wants to get back to striking at distance but Magilicuddy won't allow it.
Magilicuddy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregore stalling in the clinch but Magilicuddy improves position. Magilicuddy looking to throw knees to the head but Gregore is blocking nicely.
Gregore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Gregore. Magilicuddy lands a nice elbow. Magilicuddy misses with the head strike.
Gregore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magilicuddy lands an elbow inside that Gregore shrugs off. 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! Magilicuddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gregore breaks from the clinch.
Magilicuddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregore sprawls well. He's pushed Magilicuddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gregore moves into the clinch successfully.
Magilicuddy landing knees to the body.
Gregore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magilicuddy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Magilicuddy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head. Gregore cracks Magilicuddy with a nice body shot. Tudar Gregore has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gregore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magilicuddy backwards. Gregore works on Magilicuddy's body with a couple of short punches. Gregore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magilicuddy avoiding damage as Gregore throws knees to the body.
Magilicuddy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gregore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magilicuddy stops a takedown attempt from Gregore.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magilicuddy pulls him back up using the underhooks. Magilicuddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregore blocks it with crossed arms. Gregore drags the fight down to the ground.
Gregore trying to keep a closed guard but Magilicuddy is proving a slippery customer.
Gregore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gregore looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregore, not yet. Gregore is working hard here to advance position. Magilicuddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magilicuddy wants to control from the top but Gregore keeps moving. Magilicuddy drops back looking for a leg! Gregore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gregore manages to kick Magilicuddy off! Magilicuddy jumps back into Gregore's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Gregore shoots in and drives through. Magilicuddy sprawls well. Gregore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Gregore.
Gregore can't break the clinch.
Magilicuddy missing with knees to the body.
Magilicuddy keeps control of Gregore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gregore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magilicuddy backwards. Magilicuddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gregore is trying to break free. Magilicuddy missing with knees to the body.
Magilicuddy blocks an elbow strike from Gregore.
Gregore tries to break the clinch but Magilicuddy is controlling the position. Gregore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gregore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gregore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregore avoiding damage as Magilicuddy throws knees to the body.
Magilicuddy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregore.
Gregore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magilicuddy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gregore ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregore no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gregore pushes Magilicuddy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Tudar Gregore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magilicuddy is looking to clinch but Gregore is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gregore!
Gregore fails with the takedown. Gregore closes the distance and clinches. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gregore is working for takedown but Magilicuddy is calmly controlling the position for now. Magilicuddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregore.
Gregore has Magilicuddy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magilicuddy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. 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! Gregore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gregore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gregore clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tudar Gregore dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Gregore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gregore circles away from the clinch attempt and Gregore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gregore circles away from the clinch attempt and Gregore counters by moving into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Gregore. Gregore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregore is working for takedown but Magilicuddy is calmly controlling the position for now. Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head. Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gregore lands with a left to the head. Gregore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Magilicuddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gregore circles away. Magilicuddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gregore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magilicuddy darts in trying to clinch and Gregore counters with a shoot takedown. Magilicuddy fights it but they end up in guard. Magilicuddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gregore connects with a couple of short punches. Gregore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gregore tries to free his leg and advance position but Magilicuddy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregore trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilicuddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gregore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gregore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Magilicuddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Dick Magilicuddy's cut even more. Gregore wants to clinch up but Magilicuddy keeps it at a distance. Magilicuddy is looking to clinch but Gregore is avoiding it.
Magilicuddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregore clinches with his opponent.
Gregore looking to stall.
Magilicuddy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magilicuddy can do to turn this around? Gregore tries to score a body lock takedown but Magilicuddy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tudar Gregore. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gregore wants a takedown but no success here.
Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head. Magilicuddy prevents Gregore from breaking the clinch. Gregore is working for takedown but Magilicuddy is calmly controlling the position for now. Magilicuddy misses with the head strike.
Magilicuddy tries to throw a body punch but Gregore avoids it by throwing Magilicuddy back against the cage. Magilicuddy gets underhooks to prevent Gregore's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Gregore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magilicuddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gregore throws an elbow that misses.
Magilicuddy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gregore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magilicuddy to the mat. Magilicuddy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gregore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Magilicuddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gregore's best efforts. Magilicuddy works his way to full guard. Good work. Magilicuddy trying to keep a closed guard but Gregore is proving a slippery customer.
Gregore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Magilicuddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gregore won't allow Magilicuddy to sweep him here. Gregore wants to get up but he can't break Magilicuddy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Magilicuddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregore is one step ahead there. Gregore distracts Magilicuddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gregore stands up from guard. Let's bang! Oooh a lovely combination from Gregore sends Magilicuddy down but not out. Gregore dives into side control looking to finish.
Magilicuddy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Gregore politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gregore prefers to stall for the moment though. Magilicuddy is still in real trouble! Can Gregore finish him? Magilicuddy tries to buck Gregore off but Gregore is having none of it. Magilicuddy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gregore working the ground and pound. Gregore decides to stand back up. Gregore steps back and let's Magilicuddy get back to his feet. Gregore misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magilicuddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gregore clinches with his opponent.
Magilicuddy seems to have recovered his senses. Magilicuddy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Magilicuddy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gregore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magilicuddy. Gregore blocks an uppercut.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Gregore. Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head. Magilicuddy looking to throw knees to the head but Gregore is blocking nicely.
Gregore cracks Magilicuddy with a nice body shot. Gregore blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gregore.
Magilicuddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregore.
Gregore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregore takes the fight into the clinch. Gregore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magilicuddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gregore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magilicuddy up against the cage. Magilicuddy misses with an elbow strike.
Gregore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magilicuddy throws a right hand that misses
and Gregore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Dick Magilicuddy's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gregore tries for a takedown but Magilicuddy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gregore drops Magilicuddy with a left right combo! Gregore follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dick Magilicuddy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Magilicuddy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tudar Gregore!
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