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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray's entrance music is make love not war baby. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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193 lbs
17 - 10 - 2 |
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185 cm
26
195 lbs
10 - 6 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Mr Gray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, George Oven! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gray throws a hook but Oven avoids it easily. Gray looks to land a body kick but Oven moved away. Oven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Oven avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oven. Oven obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray wants to land a leg kick but Oven is out of range. Oven throws a nice inside leg kick. Oven lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gray walks into a jab. Gray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away. Gray missing with a left hand there. Oven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gray throws a right hand that misses
and Oven counters with a nice uppercut. Gray misses with a leg kick. Gray slips a jab and a cross from Oven.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Oven.
Oven misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back. Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oven shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. An inside leg kick lands from Oven. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oven. Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ovens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A leg kick checked by Gray. Oven tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mr Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Oven. Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oven throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it. Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oven. Oven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray. Oven throws a low kick, looking for Gray's leg but Gray calmly moves out of range. Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Oven's head back.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming. Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gray scores with a jab. Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gray scores with a nice right hand.
Oven misses with a straight right. Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Oven's head but Oven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gray throws the left hand but Oven avoids the punch easily. Gray throws a front kick aimed at Oven's knee but Oven avoids it well. Gray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oven is out of range. Oven lands with a cross. Gray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Oven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Oven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A big left from Gray misses. Oven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oven thuds a left hand into Gray's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oven lands with an overhand left. Oven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Oven works the jab nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gray. Oven throws a head kick that misses. Oven fails in his attempt to clinch. That kick from Oven tenderised Gray's leg. Gray is trying to keep his angry face on. Oven is looking to score with low kicks. Oven moves into the clinch. Oven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Oven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oven. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Oven will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gray is out of range. Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oven. Oven cracks the inside of Gray's front leg. George Oven seems to be getting the better of the standup. Oven checks a low kick from Gray. Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Oven throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily. Gray defending well as Oven loads up on a big left hand. Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oven as he avoids it easily. Gray throws a big shot that misses. Oven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head. Oven scores with a jab to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gray looks to land a right hand but Oven moved out of range. Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Oven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gray misses with a looping left. A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Oven misses the shot to the body. Oven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gray. Gray circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gray has a takedown stuffed. Oven tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance. Oven misses with a straight left. Oven misses with a looping right. Oven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gray wants to improve his position but Oven is controlling well.
Oven is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Oven prevents Gray from improving his position. This has been an exciting period of action! Gray manages to get to full guard.
Oven landing some decent shots from guard. Gray keeping moving, preventing Oven from controlling successfully. Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oven defends it easily. Oven wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Oven lands a couple of digs. Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet. Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oven defends well. Oven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Oven advances to half guard. Gray has a hand on Oven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Oven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Gray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oven looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oven lands a big elbow. Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oven with the ground and pound from mount.
Gray is rocked! Oven lands a big elbow. Oh Gray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Oven prevents Gray from getting the reversal. A big strike lands for Oven! That's really hurt Gray and he's turned his back - Oven keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Oven jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Oven! George Oven thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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