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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 1855 p4p, 220 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 387 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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267 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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196 cm
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245 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gray tenderised Britton's leg. Britton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Britton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Britton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Britton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Britton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray avoids the body shot from Britton.
Britton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Britton.
Britton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Gray thuds a left hand into Britton's body.
Britton drops Gray with a nice combination! Britton dives into Gray's guard, looking to finish!
Gray is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton is stalling in the full guard.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Britton finish him?
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Britton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Britton wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray 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.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Britton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Britton from controlling successfully.
Gray is pulling down on Britton's head to control his posture.
Britton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Britton postures up and lands a big shot to Gray's brow.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't keep his opponent in guard - Britton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Britton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Britton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Britton thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Britton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Britton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Britton wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
Britton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray has hold of Britton's hands but Britton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gray wants to control but Britton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Britton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britton slips a nice elbow through Gray's hands, connecting with Gray's forehead.
Britton wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Britton trying to control the pace.
Britton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gray defending well though.
Britton is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
Gray moves into full guard.
Britton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Britton wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Britton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Britton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Britton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Britton controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Britton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tel Britton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Britton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Britton.
Britton misses the shot to the body.
Gray cracks the inside of Britton's front leg.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Britton tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tel Britton is winning the standup battle so far.
Britton forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Britton has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Britton prevents a body shot from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Britton staying out of range there.
Britton is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.
Britton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Britton misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray lands a big head kick that sends Britton tumbling to the mat! Gray takes a step backwards and waves Britton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Britton is rocked!
Britton closes the distance but Gray moves to the side
and Gray counters with a low kick, right behind Britton 's knee.
Oh Britton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gray cracks Britton with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tel Britton spoke after the fight, saying '...Next time.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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