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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Buld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Gribble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Buld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Gribble!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gribble.
Buld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gribble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gribble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gribble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Buld!
Buld sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gribble seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Buld wants to control but Gribble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buld is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gribble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buld is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gribble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gribble's back!
Gribble has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gribble prevents Buld from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribble is trying to break free.
Gribble has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Buld tries to keep control of the position but Gribble is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gribble is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Buld is trying to stick to Gribble's back but Gribble is turning into Buld. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Buld's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gribble.
Gribble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Buld is trying to get back to full guard.
Gribble tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buld.
Buld trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gribble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gribble prevents Buld from standing back up.
Buld is breathing heavily.
Gribble uses his free foot to push down on Buld's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buld.
Gribble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buld can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buld bucks up and throws Gribble to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gribble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gribble shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buld's guard.
Buld keeping full guard, as Gribble tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buld has his foot on Gribble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gribble works his way back into a safe position though.
Gribble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gribble with a nice head shot there.
Gribble stands up from Buld's guard - Gribble perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gribble!
Gribble works over Buld's head and body with a nice combination.
Gribble lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gribble is trying to break free.
Buld has had enough of the clinch but Gribble keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buld fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Buld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gribble wants to get back to striking at distance but Buld won't allow it.
Gribble is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buld can't fight it off and eventually Gribble manages to take the fight to the floor. Buld looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gribble stands up and waves to Buld to follow him.
Gribble clobbers Buld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gribble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gribble stuffs the takedown.
Gribble looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gribble stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Gribble dominated that round.
That's time! Buld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gribble tries to bum rush Buld with a series of wild strikes but Buld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gribble misses with the combination.
Gribble just misses with a punch to the body.
Buld gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gribble counters with a nice uppercut.
Gribble cracks Buld with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buld shoots and misses
enabling Gribble to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gribble.
Buld with a poor takedown
letting Gribble counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Buld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gribble rushes Buld and presses him up against the cage.
Gribble jumps guard but Buld stands there with Gribble around his waist. Gribble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gribble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gribble has picked Buld up - he's going for a ride! Gribble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribble is trying to work for a kimura but Buld is defending well.
Gribble escapes and gets back to his feet.
Buld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gribble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buld's guard.
Gribble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gribble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buld keeping moving, preventing Gribble from controlling successfully.
Gribble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buld keeping moving, preventing Gribble from controlling successfully.
Gribble stands up and waves to Buld to follow him.
Gribble throws a wild body kick that Buld sees coming a mile off.
Gribble cracks a nice hook into Buld's ribs.
Gribble works the jab nicely.
Gribble moves in looking to clinch but Buld pushes him off.
A combination from Gribble does no damage.
Gribble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buld slips a jab and a cross from Gribble.
Buld pushes Gribble away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buld misses with a punch to the body.
Buld manages to break the clinch.
Buld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buld avoids the head kick by Gribble.
Gribble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gribble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gribble lands a nice shot to the head.
Gribble wants to control the pace but Buld is squirming around nicely.
Buld is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Gribble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribble prevents Buld from getting the reversal.
Gribble scoring with strikes but Buld is staying in there.
Gribble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buld looks a forlorn figure.
Gribble landing shots from mount.
Buld is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Buld that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gribble is landing with some decent strikes but Buld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gribble prevents Buld from getting the reversal.
Buld tries to hold on but Gribble postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Gribble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Gribble.
Gribble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buld sprawls well initially but Gribble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gribble decides to stand up.
Gribble darts in and clinches Buld up against the cage.
Buld is working for takedown but Gribble is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buld lands a nice knee to the body.
Buld successfully pulls guard.
Gribble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gribble is controlling him.
Gribble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buld, up you get!
Gribble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gribble scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribble lands with a nice combination. Buld backs away looking to recover.
John Buld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gribble has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gribble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dale Gribble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gribble lands with a hook. Buld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gribble lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buld fails with a takedown attempt.
Gribble scores with a takedown into Buld's guard.
Gribble keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buld's head.
Dale Gribble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gribble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gribble postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buld is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gribble, into his guard.
Gribble wants to hit a switch here but Buld passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gribble there!
Buld stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A lazy left from Gribble finds it's target.
Gribble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buld checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buld throws a head kick that misses
and Gribble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buld has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gribble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buld working a defensive guard here.
Buld wants to sweep here but Gribble controlling him for the moment.
Buld controls Gribble momentarily but Gribble frees himself.
Gribble is pushing down on Buld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buld is fighting to maintain full guard but Gribble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gribble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buld wants to control but Gribble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gribble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gribble is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gribble drops an elbow to the side of Buld's head.
Buld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gribble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gribble is looking to advance position but Buld won't allow it.
Gribble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John Buld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gribble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buld backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Gribble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gribble 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Gribble!
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