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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Grady (ranked 3158 p4p, 339 weight class) and Elton Korth (ranked 7902 p4p, 610 weight class). Grady's entrance music is Post Malone - Rockstar. A fine choice. Korth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Elton Korth has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Grady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elton Korth!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korth.
Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grady fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Grady.
Grady moves away from the strike by Korth.
Grady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korth defends well and Grady ends up having to push Korth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grady shoots for a takedown but Korth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Grady getting side control.
Grady trying to control the action but Korth is working from the bottom.
Korth moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grady stops Korth from standing up.
Korth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady stays in close to Korth's body and controls the position.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Grady has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grady content to stall in guard here.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good shot there by Korth.
Grady shoots and misses
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grady moves away from the strike by Korth.
Grady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grady tries for a takedown but Korth circles away easily
and Korth counters with a nice uppercut.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grady has his takedown stuffed
enabling Korth to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Grady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korth as he avoids it easily.
Grady slips under a jab from Korth.
Grady throws a jab but it's blocked by Korth.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on Grady's shoulder, as Grady tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grady ducks under a wild hook from Korth.
Grady works the jab nicely.
Grady misses with the combination.
Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grady misses with the combination.
Korth throws out a powerful jab.
Grady throws a hook to the side of Korth's head but Korth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grady is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korth dodges the punch combination from Grady.
It seemed like Korth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korth throws a shot from downtown. Grady moves away and avoids it.
Korth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grady.
Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korth.
Korth throws a jab when Grady was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korth dodges the punch combination from Grady.
Grady fails with the takedown
and Korth counters with a nice uppercut.
Korth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grady misses with a double jab.
Grady tries to bum rush Korth with a series of wild strikes but Korth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grady looks to throw the jab but Korth is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elton Korth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korth scores with a hook.
Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Korth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grady misses with a double jab
and Korth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Grady misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elton Korth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grady throws a hook but Korth blocks it.
Myles Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grady drops his hands momentarily and Korth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grady.
Grady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grady moves out of range as Korth strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myles Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Korth to the ground. Grady is now in Korth's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grady advances position into side control!
Korth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grady is controlling him well.
Korth tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Grady trying to control the action but Korth is working from the bottom.
Grady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Korth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grady has control of an arm but Korth manages to advance to Grady's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korth doesn't have the hooks in and Grady manages to turn into his guard.
Grady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Korth scores with a nice shot.
Grady content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korth has momentary wrist control but Grady slips an elbow through the middle.
Korth looking for a sweep. Not yet Korth, not yet.
Grady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Korth controls Grady momentarily but Grady frees himself.
Grady trying to control but Korth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korth wants to stand up but Grady is controlling him.
Grady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korth striking off his back but it's not causing Grady any problems.
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.
Korth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grady misses with the combination.
Grady fails with the takedown.
Grady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korth works over Grady's head and body with a nice combination.
Grady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korth wants to control but Grady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korth is trying to stand up here but Grady is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Grady dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grady throws a right hand that Korth ducks under and follows up with a left that Korth also avoids with ease.
Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grady walks into a jab.
Grady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korth lands with a right hand.
A combination from Grady does no damage.
Korth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Korth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Korth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
As Grady backs off Korth throws a huge counter combo but Grady manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady misses with a double jab
and Korth counters with a three punch combo that has Grady backing up. Grady nods at Korth to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korth counters with a head kick. That will keep Grady thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth lands with a right hand.
Grady blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korth needs to keep his hands up - Grady had a free shot at his head there.
Korth throws a jab but it's blocked by Grady.
Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
Korth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korth throws a body punch but Grady moves out of range.
Grady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Korth tries to sprawl out of it but Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Korth misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Grady.
Grady throws a body punch but Korth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korth! But no joy.
Korth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korth avoids it really well and circles away.
Korth throws a big counter head kick but Grady avoids it with no problem.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korth but Korth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korth counters with a stiff right hand.
Korth stuns Grady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korth throws a nice head kick!
Grady is rocked!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Korth enables Grady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Korth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Grady is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korth pulls Grady in to control the position.
Grady wants to control from the top but Korth keeps moving.
Grady seems to have got his legs back now.
Korth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up.
Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grady distracts Korth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korth trying to keep a closed guard but Grady is proving a slippery customer.
Grady trying to control but Korth is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grady misses with a double jab.
Korth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korth unleashes a big counter combination but Grady bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grady throws an overhand right that lands on Korth's shoulder, as Korth tries to avoid the shot.
Grady tries to bum rush Korth with a series of wild strikes but Korth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elton Korth.
I think Korth 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Myles Grady!
A very excited looking Myles Grady rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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