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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 cm
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278 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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192 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Grover Kirby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Ceasar! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ceasar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirby is trying to get back to half guard. The strikes coming from Ceasar are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Kirby is trying to improve his position. Kirby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ceasar on the ground. Ceasar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ceasar stands up and beckons Kirby to his feet. George Ceasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ceasar scores with a one two! Kirby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ceasar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kirby gets caught flat footed, as Ceasar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ceasar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ceasar won't allow Kirby to sweep him here. Kirby trying to control the position.
Ceasar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ceasar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kirby trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ceasar gets to his feet. Kirby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ceasar shoots in and bounces Kirby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ceasar throws a big right hand that misses. Kirby is working an open guard so Ceasar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ceasar tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance. Ceasar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirby is out of range. Ceasar drives through and clinches with Kirby against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ceasar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kirby regains guard.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ceasar manages to pass to side control. Ceasar is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kirby wants to get back to his feet.
Kirby tries to roll over but Ceasar keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ceasar wants to pass to mount but Kirby is defending the position. Ceasar thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
Ceasar controlling the pace. Ceasar decides to stand and escape the position. Ceasar shoots in and bounces Kirby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ceasar stops Kirby from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ceasar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Grover Kirby's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ceasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirby. Ceasar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ceasar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ceasar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ceasar in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ceasar stands up and we're back to a striking position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ceasar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ceasar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ceasar just content to control the position. Sloppy strikes there by Ceasar. Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ceasar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well. Kirby is looking to reverse the position. George Ceasar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ceasar decides to stand back up. Ceasar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirby's half guard. Ceasar trying to control the pace. Ceasar is continuing to stall. Kirby manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ceasar drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Ceasar off! Ceasar jumps back into Kirby's guard. Ceasar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ceasar controlling from the top position. Ceasar advances position into side control! Ceasar controlling the position.
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. Ceasar misses with an attempted head punch from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Ceasar stands up and we're back to a striking position. Ceasar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kirby scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ceasar manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ceasar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Grover Kirby's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ceasar clinches. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ceasar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirby's brow. Ceasar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirby tries to circle away but Ceasar has him pinned against the cage. Ceasar has Kirby pressed against the cage.
Ceasar tries to break free but Kirby pushes him back against the cage. Ceasar has hold of one of Kirby's legs. Kirby is fighting the takedown attempt but Ceasar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ceasar stands up and waves to Kirby to follow him. Ceasar lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ceasar instigates a clinch. Ceasar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Ceasar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Ceasar passes into half guard.
Ceasar prevents Kirby from standing back up.
Ceasar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kirby gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceasar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ceasar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Ceasar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ceasar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kirby, up you get! Ceasar dives in and scores a takedown into Kirby's guard. Ceasar is stalling in the full guard. Ceasar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ceasar shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirby's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kirby wants to stand but Ceasar is controlling the position. Ceasar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ceasar pushing down on Kirby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ceasar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Kirby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ceasar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ceasar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kirby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kirby wants to stand up but Ceasar is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceasar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ceasar stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! George Ceasar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ceasar 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ceasar!
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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
36% |
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