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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a body kick that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Poroshenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Poroshenko postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Poroshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Poroshenko distracts Gray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray has Poroshenko pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poroshenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gray has Poroshenko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two 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.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Gray controls Poroshenko momentarily but Poroshenko frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poroshenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray throws a leg kick but Poroshenko checks it.
Poroshenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Poroshenko moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
It looked like Poroshenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray sizes up Poroshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Poroshenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poroshenko checks it well.
A low kick from Gray misses
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
Gray throws a body kick that misses
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Poroshenko looking to pass the guard.
Gray is trying to control the position but Poroshenko postures up.
Poroshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Poroshenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gray's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poroshenko is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poroshenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poroshenko working over Gray with some ground and pound. Gray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gray is looking to improve his position.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Poroshenko is in close to Gray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poroshenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Poroshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poroshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poroshenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gray.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gray.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Poroshenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poroshenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poroshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poroshenko avoids a kick to the body.
Poroshenko tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray misses with a left hand
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Poroshenko works over Gray with some ground and pound from guard.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Gray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poroshenko landing with the ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Gray is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
That's two 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.
Poroshenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Poroshenko finish him?
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gray keeping full guard, as Poroshenko tries to pass.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing Poroshenko from standing up.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray can't keep his opponent in guard - Poroshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poroshenko thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poroshenko to get the leverage.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
Poroshenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gray's head.
Poroshenko lands a couple of elbows.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poroshenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray pulls Poroshenko in close to prevent any damage.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Poroshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poroshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gray's cut.
That's time! Poroshenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poroshenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Poroshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gray leaves Poroshenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray clinches up with Poroshenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Poroshenko tightens his grip and picks Gray up, before dumping him to the ground. Gray manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko working some strikes from top position.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko drops back looking for a leg! Gray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gray manages to kick Poroshenko off! Poroshenko jumps back into Gray's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko working some strikes from top position.
Poroshenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray pulls Poroshenko in close to prevent any damage.
Gray trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poroshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Poroshenko blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Poroshenko misses the target.
Poroshenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gray connects with a right hand. Poroshenko shakes it off.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Poroshenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Poroshenko is just out of range.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray has Poroshenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Poroshenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gray misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poroshenko's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray looks to land a body kick but Poroshenko moved away.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poroshenko checks a low kick from Gray.
Poroshenko is looking for a counter combo.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poroshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Poroshenko is out of range.
Poroshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray feints and then cracks Poroshenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poroshenko down.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Gray misses.
Poroshenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petro Poroshenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray connects with a leg kick. Poroshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Gabriel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray throws a leg kick
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gray!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Gray.
I think Poroshenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petro Poroshenko!
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energy
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