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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Bice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bice's entrance music is Witness - Bo Bice. A fine choice. Jon McGruder acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
24
161 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bo Bice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon McGruder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Bice with that takedown attempt.
Bice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGruder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bice.
Bice 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Bice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGruder scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Bice.
McGruder connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGruder moves out of range as Bice strikes.
McGruder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bice counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGruder.
McGruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGruder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bice takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGruder!
It looks like Bo Bice has been cut.
McGruder misses with a right hand
and Bice counters with a shoot takedown. McGruder fights it but they end up in guard.
Bice scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGruder dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGruder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGruder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGruder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGruder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bice has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McGruder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bice.
Bice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bice is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bice keeps working.
Bice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGruder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bice misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bice is not content to let McGruder control the position.
Bice is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bice actively working from the bottom here.
McGruder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGruder prevents Bice from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon McGruder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Bice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGruder throws a leg kick
and Bice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon McGruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bice throws a hook but McGruder avoids it easily.
Nice shot by McGruder.
Good shot there by McGruder.
McGruder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bice walks into a straight right hand from McGruder.
McGruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGruder.
Bice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGruder misses with a wild body shot.
McGruder thows a leg kick but Bice checks it
and Bice counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGruder won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGruder struggling a bit here.
McGruder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bice's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGruder defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGruder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bice.
McGruder wants to get back to full guard.
Bice seems to be working for a kimura but McGruder defends the submission attempt.
McGruder manages to get to full guard.
Bo Bice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruder controls Bice momentarily but Bice frees himself.
Bice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGruder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bice has McGruder in his guard.
McGruder trying to control but Bice is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGruder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGruder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGruder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bice working for submissions but it's allowed McGruder to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bice tries to roll over but McGruder keeps him under control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon McGruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Bice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bice dives in for a single leg takedown but McGruder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bice blocks a body shot from McGruder.
McGruder tries to work over Bice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGruder preventing the sweep.
McGruder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGruder defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bice has an active guard here but McGruder has managed to pass into half guard.
Bice actively working from the bottom here.
Bice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like McGruder is going to stand back up.
Bice is not content to let McGruder control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bice actively working from the bottom here.
Bice has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McGruder escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McGruder!
Bice is trying to get back to half guard.
McGruder controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bice is trying to improve his position.
McGruder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bice will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bice tries to bench press McGruder off him but McGruder keeps the position.
Bice is not content to let McGruder control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bo Bice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGruder throws the left hand but Bice avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGruder.
A big right from Bice misses.
Bice looks to score with a jab to the body but McGruder is just out of range.
Bice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGruder. McGruder obviously looking to wear him down.
McGruder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGruder throws a body punch but Bice moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGruder, right into the meat.
McGruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bice. Bice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from McGruder tenderised Bice's leg. Bice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGruder with a hook.
McGruder throws a leg kick but Bice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon McGruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGruder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon McGruder!
Jon McGruder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bo Bice spoke after the fight, saying 'What the hell?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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