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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 cm
30
290 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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188 cm
34
280 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Massimo has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Massimo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gray regains guard immediately. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Massimo wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Massimo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Massimo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Massimo wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy. Massimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Massimo thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Gray has hold of Massimo's hands but Massimo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Massimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gray is trying to get back to full guard. Gray trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Massimo there. Massimo content to control rather than advance. Massimo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gray is looking for a sweep. Massimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Massimo winds up and cracks Gray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Ben Gray has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gray actively working from the bottom here. Massimo thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Massimo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gray has hold of Massimo's hands but Massimo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Massimo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Massimo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gray! Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Massimo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gray looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Ben Gray's cut even more. Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Massimo controlling the pace for now. Massimo connects with a bit shot that sees Gray covering up! More strikes from Massimo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Massimo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irving Massimo! An out of breath Irving Massimo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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