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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Grigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Mulligan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Devonte Grigsby's chin.
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225 lbs
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182 cm
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Grigsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grigsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Grigsby with that takedown attempt.
Grigsby gets a clinch.
Mulligan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grigsby is defending well.
Mulligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devonte Grigsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mulligan.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Mulligan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigsby manages to break the clinch.
Grigsby shoots in for a takedown but Mulligan shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan looks for a takedown but Grigsby sprawls well.
Grigsby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulligan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grigsby somewhat.
Grigsby gets a clinch.
Grigsby jumps guard but Mulligan stands there with Grigsby around his waist. Grigsby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mulligan has Grigsby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigsby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mulligan is working for takedown but Grigsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby trying to stall but Mulligan improves his position.
Grigsby tries to stall but Mulligan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mulligan wants a takedown.
Grigsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigsby circles away.
Mulligan dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigsby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Mulligan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigsby goes for a double leg but Mulligan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulligan continues to drive forward.
Mulligan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigsby lands with a nice body kick.
Mulligan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigsby is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby misses with a wild body shot.
Devonte Grigsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches.
Grigsby misses with a knee to the head.
Grigsby wants a takedown but no success here.
Grigsby is breathing heavily.
Mulligan can't get the takedown.
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Grigsby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mulligan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Mulligan dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigsby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigsby leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby rushes Mulligan and presses him up against the cage.
Mulligan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grigsby is pressed up against the cage. Mulligan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grigsby down to the mat. Grigsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Mulligan back into the cage.
Mulligan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Grigsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Grigsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mulligan shoots in but Grigsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mulligan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grigsby.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulligan.
Mulligan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan clinches up with Grigsby and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mulligan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigsby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Grigsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan jumps guard and drags Grigsby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
Mulligan with a nice head shot there.
Grigsby has his feet on Mulligan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grigsby shoots in and bounces Mulligan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mulligan pulls Grigsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Grigsby from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mulligan is tightening it up a little... Grigsby has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grigsby reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grigsby taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mulligan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Mulligan!
John Mulligan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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