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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 cm
25
170 lbs
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185 cm
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Grey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Pilgrim! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Pilgrim. Grey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Pilgrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Grey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Grey working away. Grey wants to stand but Pilgrim is controlling his arm. Pilgrim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Grey slows the pace down. This has been an exciting period of action! Grey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Grey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grey sprawls well. Grey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pilgrim gets slowly back to his feet. Pilgrim avoids the body shot from Grey.
Nice takedown defense from Grey. No joy for Pilgrim on that attempt. Kai Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Pilgrim. Grey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pilgrim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Grey passes Pilgrim's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Grey seems content to control. Pilgrim is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grey trying to control the pace. Grey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pilgrim! Grey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Grey looking to finish Pilgrim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pilgrim! Pilgrim is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pilgrim reaches up to try and control the position but Grey seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pilgrim rolls and tries to escape and now Grey has his back!
Pilgrim looks winded! Grey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pilgrim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pilgrim tries to roll but Grey sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grey not allowing Pilgrim to control his hands. Grey has the hooks in. Pilgrim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. I would not like to be Pilgrim right now.
Grey is working for a rear naked choke. Pilgrim is not defending it well and Grey has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pilgrim refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pilgrim's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Grey!
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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
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