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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet ThecLice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaylord Potter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 cm
18
346 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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213 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaylord Potter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sweet ThecLice! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Potter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. ThecLice showing good wrestling skills to control the position. ThecLice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Potter, up you get! ThecLice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but ThecLice persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing. Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but ThecLice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ThecLice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potter is in ThecLice's guard. ThecLice wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Potter manages to pass to side control. Potter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Potter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ThecLice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Potter really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round. Potter throwing shots but ThecLice is blocking nicely. Potter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Potter prevents ThecLice from improving his position. Potter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ThecLice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. ThecLice works his way to full guard. Good work. Potter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter ducks right into an uppercut from ThecLice.
It looks like Gaylord Potter has been cut. Potter shoots in for a takedown but ThecLice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Potter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ThecLice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potter is in ThecLice's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! ThecLice looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Potter trying to control but ThecLice is working from the bottom. ThecLice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. ThecLice keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gaylord Potter. ThecLice pushes Potter up against the cage in a clinch. Potter has had enough of the clinch but ThecLice keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ThecLice jumps guard.
ThecLice seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. ThecLice throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Potter trying to control but ThecLice is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ThecLice pulls Potter in close to prevent any damage. ThecLice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sweet ThecLice. ThecLice clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Potter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ThecLice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ThecLice is trying to break the clinch but Potter has him pressed against the cage. Potter tries for a takedown but ThecLice manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaylord Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potter is breathing heavily. ThecLice pulls guard. ThecLice is pulling down on Potter's head to control his posture. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. ThecLice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweet ThecLice dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gaylord Potter's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ThecLice tries a head kick but it misses.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with ThecLice, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes ThecLice against the cage but ThecLice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for ThecLice on that attempt. ThecLice leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Potter shoots in for a takedown but ThecLice shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaylord Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. ThecLice goes for a double leg but Potter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potter continues to drive forward. Potter has clasped his hands together around ThecLice's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. ThecLice is looking for a sweep. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. ThecLice wants to control but Potter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. ThecLice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potter is controlling him well. You can see the frustration on ThecLice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. ThecLice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potter is controlling him well. You can see the frustration on ThecLice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. ThecLice is positioning himself to get back to half guard. ThecLice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potter's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Potter wants to control but ThecLice is keeping him busy. Potter stops ThecLice from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. ThecLice throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side. Potter tries to land a front kick but ThecLice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. ThecLice misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. ThecLice shoots in and gets a takedown into Potter's guard. Potter has control of ThecLice's left arm, preventing ThecLice from doing any damage. Potter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Potter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Potter keeping moving, preventing ThecLice from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sweet ThecLice hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Potter shoots in for a takedown but ThecLice shows good takedown defense. ThecLice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potter did well to prevent ThecLice getting side control. Potter trying to hold on to ThecLice's head to control him but ThecLice postures up.
ThecLice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Potter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ThecLice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potter defending well though. Potter is trying to get back to full guard. ThecLice postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Potter to stand up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. ThecLice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. ThecLice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweet ThecLice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gaylord Potter's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ThecLice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. ThecLice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Potter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. ThecLice tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control. ThecLice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Potter not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. ThecLice is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
ThecLice is not content to let Potter control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Gaylord Potter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. ThecLice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ThecLice wants it to stay on the feet. Potter throws a head kick that misses. ThecLice dives in for a single leg takedown but Potter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Potter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ThecLice blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ThecLice pulls Potter into guard.
ThecLice is trying to keep Potter in close.
ThecLice keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully. ThecLice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. ThecLice looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ThecLice is looking to stand up but Potter isn't so interested in that idea. Potter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. ThecLice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potter. ThecLice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. ThecLice tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ThecLice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaylord Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ThecLice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Potter shoots in and gets a takedown into ThecLice's guard. Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but ThecLice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. ThecLice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Potter is fighting to break ThecLice's control of his arms but ThecLice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaylord Potter. Well ThecLice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweet ThecLice!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
56% |
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