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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kelley (ranked 6785 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Slab (ranked 5864 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Slab will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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166 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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196 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kelley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Slab! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slab throws a right and a left that Kelley avoids nicely. Kelley really is a fat lump. Slab shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelley's guard. Slab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kelley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slab has Kelley in his guard. Kelley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slab is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slab is working an open guard so Kelley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. A jab from Slab finds it's way through Kelley's defenses. Slab rushes Kelley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Slab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slab struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Slab has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kelley is trying to keep an underhook but Slab manages to get the takedown into half guard. Kelley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Slab keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Slab leaning against his opponent.
Kelley slows down the pace here.
Kelley jumps guard but Slab stands there with Kelley around his waist. Kelley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slab is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mick Slab has been cut. Kelley is trying to pull guard but Slab has him pressed against the cage. Kelley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slab smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slab. Kelley can't break the clinch.
Kelley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slab walks away with a smile on his face. Kelley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Slab swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
Slab scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like George Kelley has been cut. Slab takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slab misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slab. Kelley pressing his opponent against the cage. Kelley gets control of Slab's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kelley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slab should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kelley has tightened it up now! Slab should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Kelley!
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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
37% |
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