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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - Gangnam Style. Gary Dove has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
208 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzesiuk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dove is pressing down on Grzesiuk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Grzesiuk as Dove shoots in.
Grzesiuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dove as he jumps to the side.
Grzesiuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grzesiuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grzesiuk, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dove drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grzesiuk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dove has Grzesiuk in his guard.
Dove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dove wants to sweep here but Grzesiuk controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzesiuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dove wants to stand but Grzesiuk is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dove has Grzesiuk pulled in close to control his posture.
Dove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grzesiuk's guard.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove postures up.
Grzesiuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grzesiuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grzesiuk tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dove wants to control from the top but Grzesiuk keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dove's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grzesiuk controls Dove momentarily but Dove frees himself.
Dove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grzesiuk is adopting a defensive guard.
Dove is looking to work some ground and pound but Grzesiuk has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove throws a big elbow that misses.
Dove working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grzesiuk's head.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzesiuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dove lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grzesiuk keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Grzesiuk pulls Dove in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzesiuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grzesiuk shoots and misses
and Dove counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dove.
Grzesiuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dove prevents a body shot from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Grzesiuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grzesiuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grzesiuk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grzesiuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dove.
Dove fails with the takedown.
Grzesiuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dove moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is pressed up against the cage. Dove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grzesiuk down to the mat. Grzesiuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grzesiuk has a takedown stuffed.
Grzesiuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grzesiuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dove has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grzesiuk but great work by Dove.
Dove throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gary Dove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzesiuk is trying to control Dove's posture but Dove avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Dove stalls from top position.
The ground and pound from Dove seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dove trying to control the position but Grzesiuk is working away.
Dove swings around for an armbar but Grzesiuk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dove's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzesiuk throws an elbow that misses. Dove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grzesiuk's guard. Nice move by Dove!
Grzesiuk has momentary wrist control but Dove slips an elbow through the middle.
Dove connects with a couple of short punches.
Grzesiuk seems keen to control Dove's posture.
Grzesiuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dove manages to get himself to full guard.
Grzesiuk throws a strike but Dove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is trying to keep Dove in close.
Dove lands a couple of elbows.
Dove throws an elbow that misses. Grzesiuk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dove's guard. Nice move by Grzesiuk!
Dove wants to get back to his feet but Grzesiuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grzesiuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grzesiuk, into his guard.
Dove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dove trying to control but Grzesiuk is working from the bottom.
Grzesiuk trying to control the position.
Dove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.
Dove lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dove shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grzesiuk is trying to defend but Dove finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dove wants to pass to mount but Grzesiuk is defending the position.
Dove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grzesiuk defending well though.
Grzesiuk wants to control but Dove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grzesiuk has hold of Dove's hands but Dove slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dove is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grzesiuk defends it well.
Dove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove wants to take a breather but Grzesiuk is having none of it.
Grzesiuk wants to get back to his feet.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove is trying to control. Grzesiuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzesiuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dove scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dove winds up and cracks Grzesiuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dove misses with a head shot. Grzesiuk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grzesiuk keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Dove landing with the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grzesiuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grzesiuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dove with a nice head shot there.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzesiuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grzesiuk looking to control.
Grzesiuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dove decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grzesiuk, up you get!
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!
Dove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grzesiuk defends it nicely.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrzej Grzesiuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzesiuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grzesiuk is in Dove's guard.
Gary Dove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dove has momentary wrist control but Grzesiuk slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Dove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dove winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dove!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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