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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Vader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
Vader lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Vader blocks a jab.
McGrady forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.
McGrady is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
McGrady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGrady drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrady preventing the sweep.
McGrady is looking to pass into half guard but Vader pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vader is in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady wants to stand but Vader is controlling the position.
Vader wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGrady wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady has momentary wrist control but Vader slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vader 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.
Vader pushing down on McGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGrady pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.
Vader trying to control from McGrady's half guard. McGrady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGrady wants to stand and escape but Vader is having none of it.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.
Ground and pound from Vader.
McGrady is rocked!
McGrady tries to kick Vader off but Vader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vader seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGrady wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGrady trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vader manages to pass to mount!
Vader landing punches.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Vader finish him?
Vader unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McGrady wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vader celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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