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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, justin morgan gin and juice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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38
166 lbs
31 - 16 - 2 |
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180 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Grim!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grim shoots and misses
and God counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grim thinking.
God looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Grim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Grim with that takedown attempt.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Grim.
Grim goes for a double leg but God avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as God continues to drive forward.
It looked like God was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grim.
God leaves Grim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
God is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grim shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Grim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and God cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Grim blocks the low kick.
Grim fails to land the takedown.
God is looking for a counter combo.
Grim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but God avoids it really well and circles away.
God looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grim has a takedown stuffed.
As Grim backs away, God returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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.
Grim shoots and misses
and God counters with a three punch combo that has Grim backing up. Grim nods at God to acknowledge the strikes.
Grim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like God was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grim.
Grim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? God is fending him off so far but Grim persists. Nope, God circles away and we're back to standing.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grim shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Grim looks to move away, God throws a big counter combo but Grim just gets out of the way.
Grim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and God counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grim with a lazy takedown attempt
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Grim tries to close the distance and clinch up but God swats him away and circles back towards the center.
God scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grim with a poor takedown
and God counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
God scores with a shot to the body.
Grim has his takedown stuffed
and God counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grim with a lazy takedown attempt
and God counters with a good low kick that Grim was not able to check.
Grim shoots and misses
and God counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grim with a poor takedown
and Grim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God tests Grim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grim tries for a takedown but God circles away easily
and God cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grim shoots and misses
and God counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gully God dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grim closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
Grim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGod.
Grim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Grim.
Grim fails with the takedown
and God counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grim goes for a double leg but God avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as God continues to drive forward.
God is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God connects with a solid leg kick.
God feints and then cracks Grim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grim down.
God is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grim can do to turn this around?
Grim has his takedown stuffed
and God cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a two punch combo.
Grim misses with a takedown
letting God counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grim fails with the takedown
and God connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a three punch combo that has Grim backing up. Grim nods at God to acknowledge the strikes.
Grim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and God counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grim misses with a takedown attempt - God sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grim misses with a takedown attempt - God sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grim fails to land the takedown.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
God fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says God as he avoids it easily.
God feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grim tries for a takedown but God circles away easily
and God counters with a three punch combo that has Grim backing up. Grim nods at God to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
God lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gully God dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
God goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grim misses with a takedown attempt - God sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. God tries to avoid it but Grim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag God to the ground. God escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grim with a poor takedown
and God counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Grim.
Grim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in God's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God tries to get to full guard but Grim has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from God's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grim stalling away here and it's allowed God to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grim throwing strikes from guard but God blocks nicely.
Grim wants to pass the guard but God is keeping the position.
God has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grim trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grim shoots for a double leg takedown but God sprawls well. He's pushed Grim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
God is looking for a counter combo.
Gully God is winning the standup battle so far.
God swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in God's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grim trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
Grim postures up.
Grim wants to control from the top but God keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grim throws an elbow that misses. God uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grim's guard. Nice move by God!
Grim keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
Grim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst God is controlling him.
God is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Grim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst God is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grim misses with a takedown attempt
and God counters with a left and a right that stings Grim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gully God showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for God, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gully God!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gully God waved his t-shirt featuring VIRAL COMBAT's logo in front of the cameras.
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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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