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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brady has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. George Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brady!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Brady. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
It seemed like Brady was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brady defends well and Washington ends up having to push Brady into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brady misses with the combination.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Brady. Brady maintains the clinch.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady has a couple of punches blocked by Washington .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington .
Brady throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Brady clinches.
Brady misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Brady pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Brady.
Washington looking for a takedown.
Washington jumps guard and drags Brady to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brady trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Brady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Washington , up you get!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brady throws out the jab.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brady defends well and Washington ends up having to push Brady into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brady tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Brady as Washington shoots in.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington looks for a takedown but Brady sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington looks for a takedown but Brady sprawls well.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady clinches with his opponent.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Brady.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Brady counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Brady to acknowledge the strikes.
Brady is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Brady. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington sets himself, and Brady steps forward looking for the clinch! Washington avoids it this time.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Brady moves into the clinch.
Brady lands with a light punch inside.
Brady prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady misses with a double jab.
Brady slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Brady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Brady is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brady to get the leverage.
Washington is in trouble now - Brady has advanced to mount!
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington tries to hold on but Brady postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brady is looking for a sweep.
Brady is still trying to improve position.
Brady sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brady has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brady sees it coming and defends easily.
Brady is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington 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.
Washington stops Brady from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is thwarting Brady's attempts to control the position.
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brady defends it well.
Brady is trying to control but Washington passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brady tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position.
Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brady is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brady rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Washington 's guard! Nice work there by Brady!
Brady scoring with some ground and pound.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Brady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington striking off his back but it's not causing Brady any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady postures up in Washington 's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well.
Brady drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
Brady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brady wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Washington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brady leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Brady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brady is looking for the big counter here.
Brady slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Brady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Brady sprawls well. He's pushed Washington 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brady looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Brady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Brady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks for a takedown but Brady sprawls well.
Brady misses with a series of wild punches.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brady passes into half guard.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Brady is very close to passing his half guard.
Brady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Brady is very close to passing his half guard.
Brady is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady drops an elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Brady is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Brady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Brady blocks the strikes from Washington .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking for a kimura here.
Washington is pressing down on Brady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington trying to control the position.
Washington working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Brady defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady stands up over Washington , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady lands a couple of elbows.
Brady stands up over Washington , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brady 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brady!
John Brady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
George Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'I try harder '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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