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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fist Mcgruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Mcgruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgruff.
Two walks into a left hand.
Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgruff's guard.
Mcgruff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgruff wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Two has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Mcgruff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgruff is refusing to be controlled, as Two sits in half guard.
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.
Two is trying to control. Mcgruff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Two seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgruff defends the submission attempt.
Two passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcgruff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgruff wants to hold on but Two pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff is working to get back to half guard.
Two working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgruff is in no mood to give up.
Mcgruff is trying to escape the mount.
Two is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgruff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgruff shrugs it off.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Two wants to finish this one by submission but Mcgruff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Two.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgruff regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgruff wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgruff is defending against the submission attempts here by Two.
Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two wants to pass to mount but Mcgruff is defending the position.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcgruff is trying to control but can't.
Two is looking for a kimura but Mcgruff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Two to get the leverage.
Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Two looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Mcgruff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgruff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Two clinches with his opponent.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgruff prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgruff misses with a body punch.
Mcgruff looking to stall.
Two looking for a takedown.
Two wants a takedown.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Two no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgruff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgruff has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Mcgruff wants to get up but he can't break Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgruff escapes and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgruff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Two is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgruff trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Mcgruff is really struggling to control Two but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Mcgruff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgruff off and has taken his back!
Two is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgruff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mcgruff tries to roll but Two sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is not going to allow Mcgruff to sit and survive in this position.
Mcgruff fending off the submission attempt from Two.
Mcgruff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcgruff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Two pulls his head out easily.
Two is looking for a kimura here.
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgruff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgruff wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
Mcgruff is looking for a sweep. Two is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgruff trying to control from the bottom.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two trying to control from half guard but Mcgruff is working away.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Two frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgruff is looking to escape.
Mcgruff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgruff is squirming around, avoiding Two's attempts to control the action.
Two goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgruff turns into him and now he's in Two's guard.
Two working for submissions but it's allowed Mcgruff to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to get to full guard but Mcgruff has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Test Two will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Two fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Two takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgruff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgruff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcgruff.
That has opened up Test Two's cut even more.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgruff as Two shoots in.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Two. Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
A left lands for Mcgruff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Two takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mcgruff does it's job there.
Two takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgruff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgruff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Two tries to clinch up
and Mcgruff counters with a one-two to the body.
Two is rocked!
Mcgruff stalks Two and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Two's face. Two staggers backwards, shaken.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgruff finish him?
The cut above Test Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgruff looks to land a combination but Two avoids it well.
Mcgruff throws a shot to the body.
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Two with a series of wild strikes but Two uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff manages to break the clinch.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for Mcgruff.
Two moves into the clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgruff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgruff cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgruff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Two on the side of the head.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgruff lands a nice hook to Two's body. Two takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgruff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgruff throws a good cross that connects.
Two tries for a takedown but Mcgruff circles away easily
and Mcgruff counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgruff lands with a nice combination. Two backs away looking to recover.
Two takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two instigates a clinch.
Two prevents a body shot from Mcgruff.
Two jumps guard.
Mcgruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Mcgruff preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Fist Mcgruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgruff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgruff throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgruff connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
Mcgruff looking for a guillotine here but Two defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fist Mcgruff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!
Test Two thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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