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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susan Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick George has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendrick George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Susan Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into George's guard.
George working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory.
Gregory is fighting to break George's control of his arms but George is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
George keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
George striking off his back.
George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregory trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
George wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
George pulls Gregory in to control the position.
George keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
George is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches George napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George wants to control but Gregory postures up.
George is not content to let Gregory control the position.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Gregory crashes against the mat.
Gregory trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
George struggling a bit here.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
George regains half guard, as Gregory was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.
George moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Gregory has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George is adopting a defensive guard.
Gregory sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed George's guard.
George trying to control here.
George desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four 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.
Gregory is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
George is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging George to the ground. Gregory is now in George's guard.
George controlling the position.
Gregory landing with the ground and pound.
George working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susan Gregory dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gregory closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gregory lands in his opponent's guard.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Gregory stays in close to George's body and controls the position.
George wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gregory trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George managing to control the position.
Gregory wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is pulling down on Gregory's head. It's preventing any offense from Gregory, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming George to the mat! George manages to get full guard.
Gregory throwing strikes from guard but George blocks nicely.
Gregory wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is pulling down on Gregory's head to control his posture.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
George trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gregory shoots in and gets a takedown into George's guard.
George seems keen to control Gregory's posture.
George's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory postures up in George's guard and throws a big left but George blocks it.
George is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. George is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
George shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gregory defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
George tries to keep at a distance but Gregory has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gregory can't break the clinch.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
George keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George is pulling down on Gregory's head to control his posture.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susan Gregory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches George napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
George keeping his opponent close.
George struggling a bit here.
Gregory wants to stand but George has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory throws a strike aimed at the side of George's head but George avoids it well.
Gregory tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
George struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gregory is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gregory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into George's guard.
George is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gregory landing some decent shots from guard.
George has his hands on Gregory's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory scoring with some ground and pound.
George pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses. George uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregory's guard. Nice move by George!
George would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from George.
George postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gregory is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregory wanted to stand there but George had control of the position.
George seems keen to control Gregory's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Susan Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gregory 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Susan Gregory!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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